Somehow I knew just from the title that this was Derby's Turkish Hazel.... A truly remarkable tree in many ways. I remember seeing it for the first time as a freshly fledged Arb almost 30 years ago, and being utterly astonished this was the same species as the familiar street tree specimens - such character and one of the jewels in Derby Arboretum. I must visit again soon!
Derby Arboretum is such a fascinating place – I'm glad you confirmed this Turkish Hazel is one of the highlights, it's so difficult to choose in places like that with such a lot to admire!
Somehow I knew just from the title that this was Derby's Turkish Hazel.... A truly remarkable tree in many ways. I remember seeing it for the first time as a freshly fledged Arb almost 30 years ago, and being utterly astonished this was the same species as the familiar street tree specimens - such character and one of the jewels in Derby Arboretum. I must visit again soon!
Derby Arboretum is such a fascinating place – I'm glad you confirmed this Turkish Hazel is one of the highlights, it's so difficult to choose in places like that with such a lot to admire!