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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Own Root)
Pronunciation: KOR-ih-lus av-el-AY-nuh
SKU #01745
A unique deciduous shrub treasured for its interesting gnarled and twisted branches. It has terrific foliage color in fall, and showy greenish yellow catkins that brighten the winter scene. A thrilling specimen for winter landscapes. Adapts well to large containers. Will not produce suckers common from the understock of grafted plants.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Winter to early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Dappled Willow (Salix integra); Arborvitae (Thuja); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Dogwood (Cornus); Sumac (Rhus) |
| Care Instructions | Grows best in organically rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Winter to early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Dappled Willow (Salix integra); Arborvitae (Thuja); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Dogwood (Cornus); Sumac (Rhus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows best in organically rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.