Corylus avellana Contorta Cycas found only along riverbanks in

found only along riverbanks in Japan's Shikoku Province

Cut to the ground in spring

like Helleborus niger

and looks great all winter long

a delightful

Corylus avellana Contorta Cycas found only along riverbanks inCorylus 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