Barbakan is an early-to-medium maturity hazelnut (Corylus) variety developed by American breeders. This variety is characterized by large nuts weighing from 4 to 10 grams, which have a conical shape. The shell of the nuts is thin and easily splits, facilitating the extraction of the flavorful kernel. The hazelnut kernel of Barbakan has a pleasant taste and high nutritional value.
The fruits ripen in mid-September, allowing them to be used both for fresh consumption and for processing. The plant's leaves change color from green at the base to red at the edges, giving the shrub a decorative appearance. The fruit's husk is light-red in color, significantly larger than the nut itself, tightly adhering to it, and its edges have characteristic sharp teeth.
The Barbakan variety is valued for its high yield and nut quality, as well as for the ease of harvesting and processing due to its thin shell. These features make it attractive for both commercial cultivation and private gardening.
