Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

United Kingdom.

Broad, umbrella-shaped.

The shoots of Corylus avellana 'Contorta' are twisted.

The deciduous leaves of corkscrew hazel are medium green, roundish, alternate, wavy. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. corkscrew hazel turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The yellow flowers of corkscrew hazel appear in catkins from February to March.

Corylus avellana 'Contorta' forms brown nuts with an aromatic, nutty flavour. Ripen from September.

Corylus avellana 'Contorta' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The corkscrew hazel has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental shrub

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).