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Corkscrew Hazel, Contorted Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick 'Wepster'

Corylusavellana

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Family

Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Corylus (KOR-ih-lus)

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Species

avellana (av-el-AY-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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