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Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) is a tree native to regions including Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, and Turkey, with its range extending into parts of Romania, Transcaucasus, and Yugoslavia. Turkish Hazel (Latin: Corylus colurna, family Fagaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Turkish Hazel is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Turkish Hazel is a member of the Fagaceae family native to ALB, BUL, GRC, IRN, NCS, and ROM. Turkish Hazel thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Turkish Hazel grows best in USDA zone 4-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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