Corylus avellana Contorta Cycas like Helleborus niger

like Helleborus niger

Remove all solid shoots to maintain the pattern of this fascinating attention-getter

the clump is ablaze with tubular bright yellow flowers

a delightful

Cut to the ground in spring

Corylus avellana Contorta Cycas like Helleborus nigerCorylus avellana 'Contorta', better known as Harry Lauder's walking stick, has long been one of our favorite large shrubs. This gem was originally found in a hedgerow in Tortworth, England by the late Lord Ducie. The fuzzy green leaves fall after frost, revealing the twisty grey stems. Starting in late January (NC), the stalks are adorned with dangling tan catkins. Harry Lauder's walking stick, which can reach 10' tall x 10' wide in 15 years makes an