Turkish Hazel is a deciduous tree with a pyramidal in form growing about 20 to 30 feet tall and wide. It has corky, mottled, tan to gray bark on mature trunks that may flake to reveal an orange-brown inner bark. Leaves are similar to birch, and have a yellow fall color. Spring catkins are followed by edible nuts that ripen in the summer (though this species does not produce the nut that is commercially available).
Grow in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerates average soils, but not unamended heavy clays. Newly planted trees need consistent moisture. Once established in the landscape, trees are tolerate drought. Suckering may occur, and can either be managed through pruning, or allowed to grow for an attactive thicket. Generally tolerant of urban conditions.