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Corylus avellana Contorta (Corkscrew Hazel)

Corylus avellana Contorta (Corkscrew Hazel)

Name: Corkscrew Hazel - 35 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12905s
Price: 456.34 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Corylus avellana Contorta, commonly known as the Corkscrew Hazel or Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, is a deciduous tree grown for its contorted stems that spiral in all directions. Golden-yellow catkins hang from the through winter and add further interest to this tree. The foliage emerges light yellow in spring, ages to dark green, then develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows densely with a broad and rounded habit to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Corylus avellana Contorta is commonly grown as a specimen tree or included into a mixed planting.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Winter
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Corkscrew Hazel, Corylus avellana Contorta, Corylus avellana Contorta Corkscrew Hazel, Contorta Corylus avellana, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick Corylus avellana Contorta, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick Plant, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick Corylus avellana Contorta, Twisted Hazel, Contorted Hazel Plant

Corylus avellana Contorta (Corkscrew Hazel) Details

Corylus avellana Contorta, commonly known as the Corkscrew Hazel or Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, is a deciduous tree grown for its contorted stems that spiral in all directions. Golden-yellow catkins hang from the through winter and add further interest to this tree. The foliage emerges light yellow in spring, ages to dark green, then develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows densely with a broad and rounded habit to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun, noting that it is tolerant of frost and cool climates. Corylus avellana Contorta is commonly grown as a specimen tree or included into a mixed planting.