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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick

Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Own Root)

Pronunciation: KOR-ih-lus av-el-AY-nuh
SKU #01745
3-9

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OVERVIEW
Description A unique deciduous shrub treasured for its interesting gnarled and twisted branches. It has terrific foliage color in fall, and showy greenish yellow catkins that brighten the winter scene. A thrilling specimen for winter landscapes. Adapts well to large containers. Will not produce suckers common from the understock of grafted plants.
Light Full sun
Watering Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Winter to early spring
Mature Size Slowly reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Waterwise
Growth Rate Slow
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Container
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Dappled Willow (Salix integra); Arborvitae (Thuja); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Dogwood (Cornus); Sumac (Rhus)
CARE
Care Grows best in organically rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.