Key features
Final size3 metres in 20 years
FoliageHeart-shaped green leaves (deciduous)
FlowersDelicate yellow catkins
PositionFull sun to part shade
SoilRequires chalk, loam or sandy soil
Description
Corylus Avellana ‘Twister’ is a deciduous hazel shrub with contorted and twisting stems. In spring, the plant is adorned with heart-shaped, rich green leaves that turn a lovely golden yellow in the autumn. Additionally, edible hazelnuts also appear in autumn, which can be used in a variety of dishes. In winter, the extent of its twisting bare stems are shown with a fantastic architectural display, followed by delicate yellow catkins in early spring, adding a unique focal point to any garden.
Corylus Avellana ‘Twister’ is hardy and thrives in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered or exposed position. It prefers well-drained but moist chalk, loam and sand soils. Its approximate height and spread in 20 years is 3 meters.
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
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