shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
A deciduous shrub prized for its edible hazelnuts and ornamental catkins that appear in late winter. It grows into a rounded, multi-stemmed form and is relatively low-maintenance once established.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
12–20′ tall × 12–20′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpringFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerowediblewindbreakerosion control
'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walking Stick) is grown for its dramatic twisted stems; 'Barcelona' and 'Ennis' are commercial nut cultivars known for large, quality kernel production.
