Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'First discovered in a hedge in the 1800s, this perennially popular hazel is unmatched when it comes to ornamental value. Its contorted branches twist and corkscrew in spirals providing genuine year round interest. Particularly interesting in winter, when there are no leaves to disguise the interesting form. Also known as "Harry Lauder's Walking Stick", after an old time, Scottish comedian and his gnarled walking aid. Growing to no more than four

A thoroughly-deserving recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit

Naturally forms an airy canopy which doesn't cast too much shade - great for underplanting with perennials or bulbs

providing your garden with an instant jolt of cheery sunshine

produce a lovely architectural form that looks especially impressive when bare in winter

or equally brilliant juiced

Oak also makes a great hedging plant as its shallow tap root won't deprive nearby plants of water or nutrients

this amelanchier is ideal for an exposed or difficult position in the garden

Perfect plant to create a classic cottage garden aesthetic

leave them for the birds to enjoy

This False Acacia is a stunning upright

A very reliable

'Cox's Orange Pippin' (often simply 'Cox') is thought to have the best flavour of any dessert apple