Trazel, Turkish trazel
Corylus x colurnoides
Family: Betulaceae
What it is like
It is non suckering. The nuts fall freely.
There are about 15 Corylus species.
Where it is found
It is winter hardy.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The nut is eaten raw. It can also be used in puddings, bread, cakes and nut milk.
Edible parts
Nuts, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
An artifical hybrid of C. avellana & C. colurna