Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Common Filbert, Corkscrew Hazel, European Hazel

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, standard, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded