Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a unique beauty with twisted and contorted branches that become even more striking in winter. Grown in zones 4-8, it reaches a size of 8-10 feet.
Harry Lauders Walking Stick
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (Corylus avellana 'Contorta') is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is known for its twisted, contorted branches. It is a native of Europe and Asia, and is named after the Scottish comedian Harry Lauder, who was known for his twisted mustache.
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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a relatively slow-growing plant, and can reach a mature height of 10-15 feet. It has dark green foliage that turns yellow in the fall. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, but the fruit is edible and can be used in baking and cooking.
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Harry Lauder's Walking Stick can be planted in the ground or in containers. It is a great choice for small gardens, patios, and balconies.
Here are some tips for growing Harry Lauder's Walking Stick:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a beautiful and unique plant that will add interest and character to your landscape. It is a great choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
