Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia Cast iron plants grow well

Cast iron plants grow well in both moist and dry soils as long as the drainage is good

Below 15F the foliage becomes deciduous

propagation of Romneya coulteri is very difficult

is still hard to find

which later became a 1997 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia Cast iron plants grow wellCorylus 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