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Contorted Filbert

An outstanding landscape accent with unusual twisted branches that resemble corkscrews. In winter, pendulous catkins resemble tiny ornaments. Underplant with pachysandra or English ivy. Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline (sweet) soil.

Companion Plants

Euonymus

Potentilla

Viburnum

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Contorted Filbert

  • Botanical name

    Corylus avellana

  • Variety

    Contorta

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    8-10' (2.5-3 m)

  • Habit

    Rounded

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Green, Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch