Corylus avellana 'Contorta' - P11

Description
The corkscrew hazel (Corylus avellana) is a broad, umbrella-shaped shrub that produces yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from February to March. Brown nuts emerge from these from September. The corkscrew hazel also has roundish, medium green leaves. Its bark is brown and smooth. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 6 metres and grows to a width of approx. 6 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, shade-tolerant, can be partially built over

leaves
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.

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

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The corkscrew hazel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- 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.

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

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Corylus avellana 'Contorta' are twisted.

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