Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Corylus avellana 'Contorta': Twisting Branches with Early Hanging Catkins

Contorted hazel makes its strongest impression when bare, revealing a network of curling twigs. Hanging spring catkins add another sculptural detail before rounded green leaves fill the canopy.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 2-3 m
• Spread: 2-3 m
• Flower Colour: Red, White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Give it a close-view specimen position where the winter branching remains unobscured.

Care Instructions: Remove straight-growing shoots below any graft and keep pruning light.