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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

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') — To ensure its health and longevity in your client's garden
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') — In late winter to early spring
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — Its notable feature is the intricate; though it‚Äôs susceptible to filbert blight and
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — before the foliage fully unfurls
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twist (Corylus Avellana 'Contorta') — typically done in late winter; harry Lauder's Walking Stick
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