Corkscrew Hazel (Corylus avellana 'Contorta') - shrub - September 2017

Corkscrew Hazel is typically found in private gardens whereas Common Hazel is widespread everywhere. This Corkscrew Hazel is located within the Northernhay grounds of Exeter, UK.

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Other common names
corkscrew hazel
Harry Lauder's walking stick

Family
Betulaceae

Genus
Corylus are deciduous trees and large shrubs with broad leaves, and showy male catkins in early spring, followed by edible nuts

Details
'Contorta' is a large deciduous shrub with highly contorted and twisted branches bearing broadly ovate leaves and pendent yellow male catkins in late winter and early spring; useful for winter flower arrangements