Corylus Avellana ‘Contorta’ (Crazy Filbert Standard)
Corylus Avellana ‘Contorta’ (Crazy Filbert Standard)
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Corylus Avellana ‘Contorta’ (Crazy Filbert Standard) is a unique ornamental feature plant admired for its beautifully twisted branches and elegant standard form. Trained with a clear stem and rounded top growth, it creates a sculptural focal point in garden beds, courtyards, entrances, and feature planting areas. Its fresh green foliage adds seasonal softness, while the contorted bare branches provide striking winter interest when the plant is leafless.
Perfect for adding character, structure, and year-round visual appeal, Crazy Filbert Standard is ideal for gardeners looking for something distinctive and low-maintenance. Its unusual branching habit makes it a standout specimen plant, bringing charm and architectural beauty to both formal and relaxed garden designs. This eye-catching plant is a wonderful choice for customers wanting a premium feature plant with a truly memorable appearance.

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Mature height
1.5–2.5 m
Mature width
1.5–2 m
Spacing
1.5–2 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage, yellow catkins, and twisted brown stems
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late winter to early spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance; prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any suckers from below the graft or standard stem
Root System
Fibrous, spreading root system; generally non-invasive, but allow space for healthy root development