Corylus avellana 'Contorta Purpurea'

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 Yellow
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, purple
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling