Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

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Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick; Hazelnut

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DERIVATION

Corylus	- From the Greek krylos, meaning Hazelnut
avellana	- from Avella, Italy (Pliny’s name, nux avellana, for hazel-nut)
Contorta	- twisted, bent, intricate

FAMILY

Betulaceae (Birch Family) Other Plants in the Birch Family

HABIT

Shrub - clonal | Dwarf tree

GROWTH FORM

Bushy

RANGE

Cultivated

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

In March - April, Yellow (Catkins)

FOLIAGE COLOR

;

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 4 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick | Hazelnut

Location Map for Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walking Stick; Hazelnut)
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Individual Location for Corylus avellana 'Contorta':
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	202539*1	2020	Chatfield Central Water Feature Garden
No Map	241726*1	2024	Morrison Center Right of way, 11th Ave.
No Map	241726*2	2024	Morrison Center Right of way, York St.
No Map	241726*3	2024	Morrison Center Right of way, York St.
No Map	241726*4	2024	Morrison Center Right of way, 11th Ave.

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	FLOWERING: When Corylus avellana 'Contorta' has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

AVE.

2019
2018
2016
2014
2013
2008

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FRUITING:
When Corylus avellana 'Contorta' has been observed fruiting
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2004

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