Harry Lauder's walking stick

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is best watered when the top inch of soil is dry. It is important to avoid over-saturating the soil and to water deeply to ensure the roots get plenty of moisture. Water thoroughly once a week or every 7 to 10 days in the summer months, and every 2 to 3 weeks in the winter when the plant is dormant. It is best to use room temperature water.

Harry Lauder's walking stick (Corylus avellana 'Contorta') is a deciduous shrub that prefers partial to full sun and well-drained soil. Depending on the season, you should aim for 4 to 8 hours of overhead sunlight for this plant species. In spring and summer, the plant benefits from 6 to 8 hours of sun each day, while in winter and fall, 4 to 5 hours of sun is plenty. It should be kept in a location that receives indirect light during hot summer afternoons. With proper sunlight and care, this plant species can bloom white flowers in late winter and early spring.

Harry Lauder’s walking stick is a semi-evergreen shrub species with a twisted or contorted appearance. Pruning this shrub is necessary and beneficial to promote a more desirable form and shape, as well as enhance flowering and fruiting. Prune in early spring (March) before new growth begins, or in early summer (June) after flowering. For more severe pruning to reduce the overall size of the shrub, an additional pruning can be done in late winter (January). When pruning, make sure to remove any dead or diseased branches, and thin out congested branches to achieve an evenly spaced, open look. Pruning should be done carefully, as drastic pruning can damage or kill the plant.