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Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Contorted Filbert
     
  
     
Fantastically gnarled and twisted twigs make this a conversational piece of the landscape throughout the year. Produces thick dark green leaves, which are also slightly twisted.
 
Growth Rate:  Slow
Maximum Height: 8-10 ft.
Maximum Width: 6-8 ft.
Zone: 1-9
Type: Hardy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Spring
  Plant Type:  Deciduous
Growth Habit:  Medium Shrub
Water Req.:  Medium
Light Req.:  Sun, Partial
Soil Req.:  Medium
Plant Catalog classifications
Water Requirements (H20)
Wet = Saturate, withstands flood
Medium = Moist, requires good drainage
Dry = Drought tolerant, minimal water
Soil Types
Light = sandy
Medium = loam
Heavy = clay