'Contorta' is a unique specimen plant with contorted and twisted foliage that has excellent winter and early spring impact. In spring, the branches are hung with pendant green catkins while deep green slightly hairy leaves complete the composition.
| Shrub, Tree | |
| Corylus | |
| Harry Lauder's Walking Stick | |
| Zone 3 | |
| 5+ hours | |
| Clay, Moist, Sandy | |
| Accent shrub | |
| Foundation plantings | |
| 6-8' | |
| 6-8' | |
| Spring | |
| Green | |
| Moderate | |
| Irregular, Mound | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Structure | |
| Yes | |
| Grasses, Spiraea, Calluna |
Juniperus ch. 'Mountbatten'
Chinese Juniper
Juniperus ch. 'Blue Point'
Upright Chinese Juniper
Acer rub. 'Redpointe'
Upright Freeman Maple