{"product_id":"turkish-hazel-corylus-colurna","title":"Turkish Hazel (corylus colurna)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, pyramidal deciduous tree (up to 20-25m tall) with attractive corky bark and symmetrical form; RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of urban conditions: pollution, paving, exposure, drought, and a wide range of soils including chalk and clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces long yellow catkins in early spring (nectar for pollinators) and edible hazelnuts in fringed husks (though smaller and thicker-shelled than common hazel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent street or avenue tree; provides dense shade and golden-yellow autumn colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep-rooting, non-suckering, wind-resistant, and low-maintenance once established; supports wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; moist but well-drained soil (tolerates most types, including poor\/chalky\/clay); ample space required – unsuitable for small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig a large hole twice the root ball width; add organic matter to very poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water deeply, mulch base (keep clear of trunk).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first few years, especially in dry spells; minimal pruning required; generally pest\/disease-resistant but watch for squirrels raiding nuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58453812379992,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_9841.jpg?v=1789899070","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/turkish-hazel-corylus-colurna","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}