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Corylus avellana Contorta

Corkscrew Hazel (Harry Lauder's Walking Stick)

An unusual shrub with distinct, erect branches noted for their twisted and gnarled shape. This distinct feature is more prominent once the foliage drops. Catkins will appear very early before the light green foliage.

  • »  Male flowers are brown, decorative catkins before the leaves
  • »  Female flowers are 2-3 mm and carmine-red
  • »  Textured, round, green leaves hang almost vertical
  • »  Grown for its gnarly twigs, visible after leaf drop
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring
  • »  Flower Size: 8 cm

5gal
$169.00
7gal
$191.75
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:2-3 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
  • Bloom Color: Red, White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Catkins
• Deciduous
• Dried Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Spreading
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Corkscrew hazel requires a moist, well-drained soil. Removal of root suckers may be necessary.