Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Own Root)
SKU
1745
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.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KOR-ih-lus av-el-AY-nuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Winter to Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Intriguing Twisted Stems |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 9
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