Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia is still hard to find

is still hard to find

Alongside the leaves emerge the flower stalks

propagation of Romneya coulteri is very difficult

Japanese-style flowers composed of a double row of red petals

which later became a 1997 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia is still hard to findCorylus avellana 'Contorta', better known as Harry Lauder's walking stick, has long been one of our favorite large shrubs. This gem was originally found in a hedgerow in Tortworth, England by the late Lord Ducie. The fuzzy green leaves fall after frost, revealing the twisty grey stems. Starting in late January (NC), the stalks are adorned with dangling tan catkins. Harry Lauder's walking stick, which can reach 10' tall x 10' wide in 15 years makes an