Leaves are attractive, glossy green, but no fall color develops. Like many small trees that also are grown as multistemmed shrubs, it may sucker extensively. It can tolerate wet, poorly drained alkaline soils. Small white flowers are followed by small white fruits that are eaten quickly by birds. The fruit stems left behind are red and quite attractive.
Leaves are reddish purple in fall.
The Turkish filbert has few insect pests or diseases. It is mildly drought tolerant when established. While this tree has attractive foliage, it develops little fall color. It is a good small shade tree to use in a lawn area. It is possible to grow several hawthorns here.