Contorted Filbert Bonsai
The corkscrew hazel is also known as the contorted filbert.
Contorted filbert bonsai. Non descript in the summer. They grow quickly so they will also be fast bonsai results. Prefers sunny or semi shaded spots in well drained soil. There are many flowering choices in vines.
The twisting of the branches occurs due to virus that is naturally present in the tree. Walking stick bonsai tree corylus avellana contorta walking stick bonsai tree. They carry catkins through winter that elongate when weather warms and yellow flowers bloom. Corylus avellana contorta the european filbert or hazelnut is generally grown for its tasty nuts but not this one.
The obovate wavy leaves hold their color for most of the growing season before dropping in winter to reveal the twisted branches. What makes this tree interesting is the contorted and twisted branches. This plant is also used as a bonsai and whether in the garden as a specimen plant or as bonsai the main attraction is the wonderfully contorted branches. I am good with tropicals.
The contorted filbert tree corylus avellana is a very rare and unique shrub that is popularly known as harry lauder s walking stick. Hence best for winter interest. They are usually easy to care for and work with as well. Leaves are dull green so not much to look at during summer.
Contorta is better known as harry s walking stick has beautifully twisted and contorted weeping branches that are particularly striking when bare. It is also sometimes referred to as corkscrew filbert and contorted hazelnut. This plant is very popular with bonsai gardeners because of its unique spiraling branches. See reference 1 the plant sheds its leaves in winter and the spiraling branches have an appealing look making it a bonsai gardener s delight.
Corylus avellana contorta contorted filbert height base to apex trunk caliper flower outdoor zones pot shipping weight more sizes available call now for information 1 704 545 9058 click here for information on how to grow corylus avellana contorta contorted filbert bonsai trees. Contorted filbert harry lauder s walking stick these are some of our favorite plants for winter interest because the branches twist and turn in such a beautiful way. The trunks of twisted hazelnut trees contorted filbert trees grow to 10 or 15 feet 3 4 5 m tall and are so twisted that gardeners give the tree the nickname harry lauder s walking stick the branches are also uniquely curled and twisted. The other ornamental feature about the trees are the male catkins.
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