Corkscrew Hazel

Golden-yellow catkins borne on bizarrely contorted stems in February and March and mid-green, twisted leaves. This corkscrew hazel is ideal for the middle of a sunny border or large container. The twisted stems, much-valued by flower-arrangers, provide a curious and unusual focal point for an oriental-type garden.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, preferably chalky soilRate of growth: slow growingFlowering period: February to MarchFlower colour: golden-yellowOther features: the bizarrely twisted stems are useful for flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune dead, diseased and damaged wood in March and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant
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