Corylus avellana Contorta - Corkscrew Hazel, Grafted Plant in 9 cm Pot

• Corylus avellana Contorta is a striking deciduous shrub that has been granted the RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Grown for architectural effect, especially in winter of twisted and contorted stems on semi weeping branches. Used in floral arrangements.
• Attractive, long, golden yellow catkins in spring before the leaves emerge
• Easy to grow in full sun or semi shade in most soils that do not waterlog. Grows well in chalky soils
• Uk Plant Passport Number 143952

Corylus avellana Contorta is derived from our native Hazel trees. A splendid plant with striking winter interest that has been granted the RHS Award of Garden Merit. In late winter and early spring long golden yellow catkins droop from the bare, attractively twisted and semi-weeping branches. A worthy addition to any garden for all year round interest! It is also an excellent woodland plant where there is dappled shade. A great plant if you have chalky soil. Favoured by florists for winter arrangements. Be sure to remove any suckers growing from below the graft. They are easy to tell as they grow straight, not twisted! Easy to grow in sun or semi shade in almost any soil that does not waterlog. In containers use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in late spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year. This listing is for a grafted plant approximately 25 to 30cm tall excluding the pot.