Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Unmatched ornamental value
The Highlights
- Unmatched ornamental value - discovered in a hedge in the 1800s.
- Most popular for its contorted branches that twist and corkscrew in spirals providing year-round interest - prized for flower arrangements.
- Particular interest in winter, when leaves do not disguise the interesting form. Also known as "Harry Lauder's Walking Stick" - after an old-time comedian
- Perfect for small gardens and grows no more than 4x4m
- Colour changing, heart-shaped foliage, and long yellow catkins from winter to spring
- Buttery yellow foliage appears in spring, turning green throughout the summer before turning yellow again in the Autumn
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- Unmatched ornamental value - discovered in a hedge in the 1800s.
- Most popular for its contorted branches that twist and corkscrew in spirals providing year-round interest - prized for flower arrangements.
- Particular interest in winter, when leaves do not disguise the interesting form. Also known as "Harry Lauder's Walking Stick" - after an old-time comedian
- Perfect for small gardens and grows no more than 4x4m
- Colour changing, heart-shaped foliage, and long yellow catkins from winter to spring
- Buttery yellow foliage appears in spring, turning green throughout the summer before turning yellow again in the Autumn
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
High Pest/Disease resistance
Generally pest and disease resistantMORE
Full Sun
Position in Full Sun (6h+) or partial shade
Moist but well-drained soil
Suits any soil type that is moist but well-drained
Prune Annually
Prune in early spring so you don't chop off the catkins. Prune out any dead, diseased or damaged branches
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