Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick

$35.00

Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, also known as Contorted Filbert, is a deciduous, mounding shrub with curly, twisted branches that look unlike anything else in our garden. In addition to the signature drooping yellow catkins and heart-shaped leaves of Filberts, it provides unparalleled winter interest with its unusual, contorted form. Excellent for adding a pop of texture among any green scape and might benefit from an evergreen backdrop. It curls and contorts on its own, so no training or pruning is required to achieve its exotic form. It is also resistant to many diseases and pests that commonly affect other Filberts. Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick is one of the most unique plants in our nursery, and, when planted in your garden, it is guaranteed to garner neighborhood attention.

• Botanical Name: Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’
• USDA Zone: 4 – 8
• Average Height: 8′ – 10′
• Average Width: 8′ – 10′
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick Planting/Care Instructions

Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly.

When you receive your Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets.

Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.

Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support.
Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases.

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Lastly, enjoy your Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick and your time in the garden!