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CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Commonly known as Contorted hazel, Corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder's walking stick
Catkin flowers, contorted stems
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DeciduousBroadly heart-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubTree-like shrub with strongly twisted branches. Produces catkins 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Partial shade
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
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Additional Features
Good to knowRemove straight-growing suckers. Provides good winter framework and material for floral decoration.Ornamental bark
Pests & DiseasesSquirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids.
Place of originEurope, Turkey. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilDoes well in chalky soils.
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Corylus - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
'Red Majestic'
Corkscrew hazel
rare and unusual new form of the contorted hazel with stunning bright red leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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