Plant of the Day
Friday 13 January 2023
The stems of Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder's walking stick) provide dynamic winter interest. The branches are strongly twisted and create a large shrub which is even more impressive if the finer stems are pruned to reveal the structure. The leaves have a slightly twisted and contorted appearance with catkins being produced on bare twigs in the spring.
Jill Raggett















