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Name Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Price Available on Request
ColoursGreen/Yellow
SizeHeight - 5m/15ft
Spread - 5m/15ft
AspectPrefers sun or partial shade.
CareNeeds fertile, well drained, preferably chalky (limey) soil. Remove suckers (strong straight growths) from base of plant as soon as you see them. Prune if needed, only to keep them in shape in Winter or early Spring.
Uses-Larger Hazels look good as specimens
-Work well in a mixed border with shrubs such as Mahonias and Hamamalis.
DescriptionThis deciduous shrub provides year round interest. Even when it loses it's green heart shaped leaves and when the yellow catkins (produced in late Winter and early Spring) the branches themselves are enchanting with their artistic twisted form. Fully hardy.