Harry Lauder S Walking Stick Tree

Our harry lauder s are grown on their own roots and are not grafted.

Harry lauder s walking stick tree.

Typically this plant is grown in shrub form and occasionally you ll find one that has been grafted onto a straight root stock which really baffles me because the crazy twisted branches on top of a straight stem clearly look like a mismatch to me. Pendent yellow catkins are borne in late winter and early spring. A unique deciduous shrub treasured for its interesting gnarled and twisted branches. Corylus avellana contorta kor ih lus av el ay nah.

Buy harry lauder s walking stick online. Harry lauder s walking stick corylus avellana contorta 2 gallon pot with its twisted corkscrew branches and stems contorted filbert also known as henry or harry lauder walking stick is guaranteed to draw attention in the garden. Harry lauder s walking stick. This plant was subsequently given the common name of harry lauder s walking stick in the early 1900 s in honor of scottish entertainer harry lauder 1870 1950.

In late winter these wacky branches are covered with pale yellow catkins. Harry lauder s walking stick contorta is a sport a naturally occurring variation of corylus avellana a shrub commonly known as the common hazel or european filbert the contorta variation was discovered during the mid 1800s in great britain and was named for a scottish. A thrilling specimen for winter landscapes. It is a deciduous rounded multi trunked shrub which typically grows to 8 10 tall and features as the cultivar name suggests twisted and spiraling branches twigs and leaves.

Tall and 6 8 ft. In late winter or early spring before the foliage emerges the contorted filbert will begin to cover itself with monoecious separate male and. This small tree sports a twisted and gnarled branch structure providing unique year round interest to the garden. Strongly twisted spiraling shoots provide year round interest.

Definitely a unique looking tree the harry lauder s walking stick contorted filbert makes for an engaging centerpiece for any landscape project. Corylus avellana contorta is a deciduous woody shrub with an appearance that is as unusual as its common name. But with a twist pun intended. Again a summer photo of harry lauder s walking stick and a winter photo.

This slow growing deciduous multi stemmed shrub typically grows to 8 10 ft. It has terrific foliage color in fall and showy greenish yellow catkins that brighten the winter scene. Harry lauder s walking stick was first discovered growing in an english hedgerow in the mid 1800s. Harry lauders walking stick contorted filbert shrubs for sale online.

Harry lauder s walking stick corylus avellana contorta own root sku 1745. This upright tree like shrub has heart shaped toothed mid green leaves.