Harry Lauder Walking Stick Bonsai

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Harry lauder walking stick bonsai. The branches of this large shrub or small tree to 8 to 10 feet tall and wide are especially attractive in the landscape during winter when there are no leaves on the plant. When it leafs out the leaves are too large to make it a great bonsai subject. First prev 2 of 3 go to page. With its twisted corkscrew branches and stems contorted filbert also known as henry or harry lauder walking stick is guaranteed to draw attention in the garden.
Has anyone had any experience with making a harry lauder s walking stick into a bonsai. Wed nov 18 2009 4 38 pm. The root stock has thrown up some suckers that will need to be cut off. Harry lauder s walking stick performs best in full sun.
The twisted contorted top part above the graft is contorted filbert the suckers that grow straight up from the supportive root system are from a normal filbert which will take over the rest if not removed. Contorta is a sport a naturally occurring variation of corylus avellana a shrub commonly known as the common hazel or european filbert. Doug s plant world 3 167 views. But when the leaves drop it reveals an interesting corkscrew branch structure that i personally love.
It will tolerate part shade but please give at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. Harry lauder s walking stick contorted filbert corylus avellana contorta duration. There is a local nursery that has one on sale for half price but it s still going to run me 37. Pruning trick to increase yields on your macadamia tree.
Harry lauder s walking stick. Harry harrington book series. Start date mar 6 2018. Corylus avellana contorta is a deciduous woody shrub with an appearance that is as unusual as its common name.
As winter progresses seed pods emerge which really completes the winter look. Plant it in organically rich but well drained soil. Harry lauder s walking stick corylus avellana contorta own root sku 1745 a unique deciduous shrub treasured for its interesting gnarled and twisted branches. This is a harry lauder s walking stick.
Provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis. The more sun the better. Harry lauder s walking stick. Harry lauder s walking stick is a grafted plant.