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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick

Corylus avellana 'Contorta'  • 

Photo: Harry Lauder's Walking Stick

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Photo: Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Photo: Harry Lauder's Walking Stick

General description

This upright, tree-like shrub has heart-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves. Pendent yellow catkins are borne in late winter and early spring. Strongly twisted, spiraling shoots provide year-round interest.

Maintenance

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Ideal for alkaline soils. Prune out unwanted suckers, which can be abundant.

Practical use

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Properties

Height
1 cm
Color
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full shade
PH
Alkaline
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy