Hey Buds! With fall underway, lets talk about a funky nut you may find in Toronto. Turkish Hazel or Turkish Filbert (Corylus colurna) is a non-native, non-invasive tree from Europe. They're not common in Toronto because they're sensitive to hot, dry locations or poor soil. You're likely to come across a planted tree in a lawn or park. In the spring, Turkish Hazel will sport catkins, this tree's version of a flower, dangling from the branches like a bunch of tassels. After that, the leaves emerge

Theta Filbert Hazelnut Tree

Jefferson Filbert Hazelnut Tree