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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™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single-use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
    • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
    • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better-shaped tree. This can stop the tree from becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Unmatched ornamental value
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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™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single-use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
    • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
    • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better-shaped tree. This can stop the tree from becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Know Your Plant

Supplied as:

Bare Root Tree
9L Eco Pot
This tree is supplied in a 9L Eco Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.

Height on arrival:

90-120cm incl. roots
60-90cm inc. pot

Eventual height:

4m (13ft)

Eventual spread:

4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

Yellow
Known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. its nectar-pollen-rich flowers provide shelter and habitat, as well as seeds for birds
Yellow
Known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. its nectar-pollen-rich flowers provide shelter and habitat, as well as seeds for birds

Habit:

Spreading
Spreading

Hardiness:

Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK

Rootstock:

Spacing:

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

For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page

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