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?

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?

"Anne Lurie" wrote:

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.


That's what I've been doing, but it's not putting out any contorted
growth. I've had it for a number of years.

Sorry, Richard, I should have been more clear in my original reply.

The rootstock does not produce contorted growth, just straight stems. Like
many grafted plants, the rootstock may have entirely different
characteristics from what is grafted on to it. To get a better idea, try
googling "contorted filbert" as some of the results will explain this better
than I can.

Anne Lurie
NE Raleigh


"Richard Evans" wrote in message
...
"Anne Lurie" wrote:

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.


That's what I've been doing, but it's not putting out any contorted
growth. I've had it for a number of years.