Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
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Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

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Corylus avellana 'Contorta', commonly known as the corkscrew hazel, is a classic ornamental shrub prized for its twisted, sculptural branches that create strong winter impact. When bare, the contorted framework is fully revealed, complemented by dangling yellow catkins in late winter. Fully hardy and easy to grow, this distinctive shrub is ideal for adding structure, texture, and year-round character to borders, winter gardens, and ornamental planting schemes.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Yellow
Eventual Height
  • 2.5m-4
Flowering Month
  • February
  • March
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; best stem shape and winter interest in full sun.

Soil:
Moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, and chalk. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Prune in winter to remove dead or congested branches and to showcase the twisted stems. Remove basal suckers as required.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; very reliable in cold winters.

Feeding:
Mulch annually with organic matter or apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.

Notes

Deciduous ornamental hazel with strongly contorted branches.

Grown primarily for architectural winter interest.

Twisted stems are most striking when leafless.

Yellow catkins appear in late winter to early spring.

Green foliage emerges in spring, lightly following the twisted form.

Classic feature shrub for winter gardens and mixed borders.

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