About This Product
Botanical Name: Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name: Corkscrew Hazelnut, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
A deciduous shrub or small tree with spectacularly contorted branches and twigs. Oval, bright green leaves have saw-toothed edges and turn yellow in fall. Pendulous, yellow catkins appear in winter. This hybrid typically does not bear fruit.
USDA Zone: Zones 3 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 2 - 9, 14 - 20
Mature Height: 6 - 8 feet
Mature Width: 8 - 10 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular