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CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Commonly known as Contorted hazel, Corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder's walking stick
Catkin flowers, contorted stems
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - broadly heart-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - tree-like shrub with strongly twisted branches. Produces catkins 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - remove straight-growing suckers. Provides good winter framework and material for floral decoration. -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases - squirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids. -
Place of origin - Europe, Turkey. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable 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 4 - Suitable 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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - does well in chalky soils.
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Corylus - Growing Guide
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Commonly known as: Corkscrew hazel.
Rare and unusual new form of the contorted hazel with stunning bright red leaves
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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