Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia Dryopteris kinkiensis is quite easy

Dryopteris kinkiensis is quite easy to grow when planted in an evenly moist soil

is still hard to find

which later became a 1997 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

As with most miniature hostas

Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia Dryopteris kinkiensis is quite easyCorylus 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