CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'

Catkin flowers, contorted stems

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£22.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 Litre

Large £35.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Deciduous - broadly heart-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
Height - 5m (16ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub - tree-like shrub with strongly twisted branches. Produces catkins 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - remove straight-growing suckers. Provides good winter framework and material for floral decoration.
Ornamental bark
Pests & Diseases - squirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids.
Place of origin - Europe, Turkey.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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 -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - does well in chalky soils.