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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist

Corylus Avellana 'Contorta'

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Overview

Corylus avellana 'Contorta,' popularly known as Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, adds whimsy with its contorted branches. This deciduous shrub, maxing out at approximately 10 feet in height and spread, showcases twisted foliage and catkins. Ideal for focal points, it thrives in USDA zones 4-8 in well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade. Benefits include low maintenance and winter interest, though it’s susceptible to filbert blight and Japanese beetles.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Corylus avellana 'Contorta,' popularly known as Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — showcases twisted foliage and catkinsHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — adds whimsy with its contorted branchesHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — maxing out at approximately 10 feet in height and spreadHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Benefits include low maintenance and winter interestHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — though it‚Äôs susceptible to filbert blight and Japanese beetlesHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Harry Lauder's Walking Stick+47

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Corylus avellana 'Contorta,' popularly known as Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — showcases twisted foliage and catkins
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — adds whimsy with its contorted branches
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — maxing out at approximately 10 feet in height and spread
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Benefits include low maintenance and winter interest
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — though it‚Äôs susceptible to filbert blight and Japanese beetles
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Ideal for focal points, it thrives in USDA zones 4-8 in well-drained soil, full sun to
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — is a unique and ornamental deciduous shrub that creates a distinctive focal point in any
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — spiraling growth habit of its branches
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — twisted form that captures the eye and piques curiosity
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Its notable feature is the intricate
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — exhibiting a bright green hue that transforms into vibrant yellow tones in the fall
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — providing seasonal interest
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — In late winter to early spring
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — This shrubbish spectacle grows to an average height of 8 to 10 feet with a similar spread
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — before the foliage fully unfurls
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Although it can tolerate a range of soil types
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — the shrub produces elongated
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — this unusual specimen prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — typically done in late winter
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Harry Lauder's Walking Stick requires regular watering
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — especially in extreme heat
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — but it can be susceptible to pests like filbert blight and aphids

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