Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

• Common Name - Harry Lauder's walking stick
• Botanical Name - Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
• Family -  Corylaceae 
• Bark - grey, smooth, prominent lenticels 
• Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, orbicular shape, acuminate apex, serrate margins, undulate (wavy)
• Flower - catkin, March - Apirl
• Bud - alternate
• Fruit - nut, September - October 
• Habit - irregular upright
• Form - irregular oval
• Size - 10 - 16 ft
• Culture - full sun, alkaline/rocky/well drained soil
• Use - fall interest, specimen plant