I understand that Contorted Filbert, also known as Harry Lauder's Walking
Stick is grafted -- the straight suckers coming up from the rootstock
should be removed, to keep the plant's energy in the contorted branches.

Anne Lurie
NE Raleigh


"Richard Evans" wrote in message
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It's a shrub-like tree, about five feet tall and as wide. As the name
suggests, it's limbs are contorted and even its leaves are wrinkled.
Unfortunately, all the new growth comes up from the roots with
straight limbs and smooth leaves.

Any idea how to make it grow and remain contorted?