Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Re: straggly
ELAINE HUTSON
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Look for branches that would accentuate its contorted form, remove all the water spouts, this is a yearly job, you can do ornamental s any time, as long as you are not sacrificing flowers. They are susceptible to a disease, I had to cut mine down, besides the disease gets to the fruiting varieties.
Posted: Tuesday 6th of August 2013 01:13 PM
straggly
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I have a well established one in my garden, was here when I moved in. I have noticed that on one side there is not as much growth, it is almost hollowed where growth is not occurring. It is now over 6ft high and almost as wide. If I cut down the upward growth will this help? What time of the year is best for pruning? thank you.
Posted: Tuesday 6th of August 2013 11:47 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:06 PM
Re: Corylus disease?
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Probably cold wind on the soft leaves. Provide a bit of a windbreak if possible they are woodland edge plants so too much harsh wind and sun! might cause it stress.
Posted: Sunday 17th of June 2012 03:28 PM
Corylus disease?
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My Corylus avellana contorta seems to have the right side leaves turning brown and dying. What do you suggest I do to save the shrub? Spray? Prune?
Thanks
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Posted: Sunday 17th of June 2012 09:58 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:34 AM
Re: Re: straight contorta
rebecca wingar
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Hi Kathy, thanks for the reply. Is it likely that all new growth will be straight?
Posted: Thursday 29th of March 2012 10:52 AM
Re: straight contorta
Kathy N
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Hi, Rebecca,
Some contorted Corylus sold on the market are plants that have been grafted onto a non-contorting rootstock so what the plant is doing is reverting back to the genetic characteristics of that rootstock. you should prune out the straight bits. Typically, this corylus needs only light pruning when dormant. However, it can handle a harder prune in this case but it will probably look lopsided for some time.
Kathy C
Some contorted Corylus sold on the market are plants that have been grafted onto a non-contorting rootstock so what the plant is doing is reverting back to the genetic characteristics of that rootstock. you should prune out the straight bits. Typically, this corylus needs only light pruning when dormant. However, it can handle a harder prune in this case but it will probably look lopsided for some time.
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 28th of March 2012 10:48 PM
straight contorta
rebecca wingar
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I planted a corylus in my garden 3 years ago and it is thriving, but I have noticed that at least half of the new shoots are straight, so half of the plant is twisted and half is straight. Can anyone tell me if this is usual and if I can do anything about it. Thanks in advance.
Posted: Thursday 22nd of March 2012 06:14 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 12:37 PM
Re: Corylus avellana Contorta
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Hi Dawn,
Ants tend to be present if there is a food source for them, which on plants is usually honeydew, which is the sticky excretion of sap sucking insects such as aphids. Can you see any evidence of aphids on closer inspection? If so I’d recommend spraying the plant with soapy water to get rid of them.
The presence of aphids may fit in with the unhealthy leaves you are seeing, although this could also be as a result of conditions. Have you been feeding and watering the tree regularly? Plants in containers need more attention than those planted in the ground, so it’s important to do this regularly.
Hope this helps. Don’t forget to add to your ‘plants I have’ list to receive regular care updates [LINK]https://https://www.shootgardening.com/plant/corylus-avellana-contorta?referrer=%2Fplant%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DCorylus+avellana+Contorta%26amp%3Bsearch_submit_x%3D50%26amp%3Bsearch_submit_y%3D17[/LINK]
Regards
Katy
Ants tend to be present if there is a food source for them, which on plants is usually honeydew, which is the sticky excretion of sap sucking insects such as aphids. Can you see any evidence of aphids on closer inspection? If so I’d recommend spraying the plant with soapy water to get rid of them.
The presence of aphids may fit in with the unhealthy leaves you are seeing, although this could also be as a result of conditions. Have you been feeding and watering the tree regularly? Plants in containers need more attention than those planted in the ground, so it’s important to do this regularly.
Hope this helps. Don’t forget to add to your ‘plants I have’ list to receive regular care updates [LINK]https://https://www.shootgardening.com/plant/corylus-avellana-contorta?referrer=%2Fplant%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DCorylus+avellana+Contorta%26amp%3Bsearch_submit_x%3D50%26amp%3Bsearch_submit_y%3D17[/LINK]
Regards
Katy
Posted: Thursday 22nd of July 2010 02:32 PM
Corylus avellana Contorta
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I have recently purchased a Corylus avellana Contorta. It is about 3ft tall and I have it in a large container on my patio. I have noticed that the leaves are starting to go brown. Also the plant is covered in ants. I think there may be an ants nest in the container, although I did repot it and didn't notice any then. What is the best way to get rid of the ants without killing the plant and also are the leaves going brown anything to do with the ants. Thank you.
Posted: Tuesday 20th of July 2010 09:34 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:53 AM
Twisted
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Corylus avellana 'Contorta' is good alternative for Salix babylonica var. pekingensis 'Tortuosa' as it is slow growing. This one is also great for flower arranging.
Posted: Thursday 14th of May 2009 05:01 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 02:02 PM