Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Own Root) or Harry Lauder's Walking Stick. 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. Slowly reaches 10-15' tall and wide. Makes attractive branches for vases.
