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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 4–10Type ShrubClimate 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') — especially in extreme heatHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — but it can be susceptible to pests like filbert blight and aphids; providing seasonalHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — spiraling growth habit of its branchesHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — is a unique and ornamental deciduous shrub that creates a distinctive focal, image 39Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — though it‚Äôs susceptible to filbert blight and Japanese beetles; in late winter to earlyHarry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — adding year-round visual interest to the landscape+47

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
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') — 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; providing seasonal
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — spiraling growth habit of its branches
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — is a unique and ornamental deciduous shrub that creates a distinctive focal, image 39
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — though it‚Äôs susceptible to filbert blight and Japanese beetles; in late winter to early
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — adding year-round visual interest to the landscape
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') — twisted form that captures the eye and piques curiosity; harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — exhibiting a bright green hue that transforms into vibrant yellow tones in the fall; ideal
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — shrub for full
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — especially in extreme heat; corylus avellana 'Contorta,' popularly known as Harry Lauder's
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Its notable feature is the intricate
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — In late winter to early spring; this unusual specimen prefers well-drained soil and thrives
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — providing seasonal interest; twisted form that captures the eye and piques curiosity
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Benefits include low maintenance and winter interest; is a unique and ornamental deciduous
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — adds whimsy with its contorted branches
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — maxing out at approximately 10 feet in height and spread; the shrub produces elongated
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — showcases twisted foliage and catkins; to ensure its health and longevity in your client's
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') — Harry Lauder's Walking Stick requires regular watering
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — the shrub produces elongated
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — shrub with yellow blooms
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