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Corylus Avellana Contorta | Corkscrew Hazel
Corylus Avellana Contorta | Corkscrew Hazel

Corylus Avellana Contorta | Corkscrew Hazel

SKU: PL00001834
5 litre pot
£49.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
12 litre pot | 80 - 125cm tall | grafted
£99.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
9 litre pot | 1.2m tall | tree
£79.99
Available to order from late spring
Order by midnight Tuesday for delivery before bank holiday weekend
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Delivery options

Standard £12.99

Overview

In February and March, the bizarrely contorted stems of this small hazel are draped with golden-yellow catkins. The leaves, which are mid-green and twisted, appear later. This corkscrew hazel is ideal for the middle of a sunny border, where its winter outline can be fully appreciated, or planted in large containers. The twisted stems, much-valued by flower-arrangers, also provide a curious and unusual focal point for an oriental-style garden.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained, preferably chalky soil
  • Rate of growth: slow-growing
  • Flowering period: February to March
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Cut out dead, diseased and damaged wood in March and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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