Corkscrew Hazel
Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Also known as
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Twisted Hazel, Hazel nut
Corylus avellana 'contorta' 0803a by SB Johnny (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
4m | Max | 4m |
2.5m | Min | 2.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Fruiting
spring
summer
autumn
winter
Generally not harvested but stems can be taken for floral arrangements.
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Corkscrew Hazel Overview
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' is an attractive cultivar in the Betulaceae family. It is easily recognised by it's twisting branches and twigs. Flowers are arranged in catkins, which appear before leaves in the early spring and are a pale yellow colour. The leaves are dark green, turning yellow in the autumn, they are round in shape and have a rough texture.
Common problems with Corkscrew Hazel
Can also be attacked by caterpillars, sawflies and squirrels.
How to propagate Corkscrew Hazel
Grafting
Suckers
By detaching suckers.
Special features of Corkscrew Hazel
Attracts useful insects
Winter colour
The contorted branches provide winter interest.
Other uses of Corkscrew Hazel
This low maintenance tree can be used as hedging or screens as well as being included in Informal Garden, Wildflower meadows or Wildlife Gardens for architectural interest.
Multi Stemmed Trees
With a little formative work these trees can be trained into multi- stemmed specimens.
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