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Beginner
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4m
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4m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Other names: Corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder's walking stick, Twisted hazel
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Genus: Corylus
Species: C. avellana 'Contorta' - C. avellana 'Contorta' is a deciduous shrub grown for its eye-catching, contorted and twisted stems. Foliage is also distorted and may be considered ugly. In late winter and early spring, long, yellow male catkins are produced on the bare stems. Stems are good for flower arranging.
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Twisted branches
Plant with:
Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus' (Wintersweet), Narcissus 'Bram Warnaar' (Daffodil 'Bram Warnaar')
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Corkscrew hazel) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining, ideally alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Remove suckers, as they will emerge from the stronger species rootstock which will overpower 'Contorta'.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
rebecca wingar
I planted a corylus in my garden 3 years ago and it is thriving, but I have noticed that at least half of the new shoots are straight, so half of the plant is twisted and half is straight. Can anyone tell me if this is usual and if I can do anything about it. Thanks in advance.
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- Posted: Thu. 22nd March 2012 18:14
- Last reply: Thu. 29th March 2012 11:52
Question from
Dawn Haynes
I have recently purchased a Corylus avellana Contorta. It is about 3ft tall and I have it in a large container on my patio. I have noticed that the leaves are starting to go brown. Also the plant is covered in ants. I think there may be an ants nest in the container, although I did repot it and didn't notice any then. What is the best way to get rid of the ants without killing the plant and also are the leaves going brown anything to do with the ants. Thank you.
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- Posted: Tue. 20th July 2010 10:34
- Last reply: Thu. 22nd July 2010 15:32
Comment from
Mari Karkkainen
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' is good alternative for Salix babylonica var. pekingensis 'Tortuosa' as it is slow growing. This one is also great for flower arranging.
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- Posted: Thu. 14th May 2009 18:01
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