Corylus avellana Contorta Oxalis slow-growing Japanese selection that emerges

slow-growing Japanese selection that emerges with a black-purple stem adorned with creamy white leaves

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snakeskin-colored stalk of light green with dark black blotches

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Marshallia caespitosa can often be found hanging around with its buds

Corylus avellana Contorta Oxalis slow-growing Japanese selection that emergesCorylus 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