Corylus avellana 'Medusa'
Corylus avellana 'Medusa' is a distinctive deciduous shrub grown for its dramatically twisted and contorted branches. The strongly curled, serpentine stems create a bold architectural silhouette, with their unusual form particularly effective during winter when the plant is bare.
In late winter, long yellow catkins hang from the twisting branches, adding movement and colour before the foliage emerges. The contorted growth remains an attractive feature throughout the year, giving 'Medusa' a sculptural quality that makes it an excellent focal point in the garden.
Hardy and easy to grow, 'Medusa' is ideal as a specimen shrub or as part of a mixed border where its distinctive structure can be appreciated. It is especially valuable for adding winter interest and works well in both contemporary and more naturalistic planting schemes.
- Strongly twisted, serpentine branches
- Excellent architectural winter silhouette
- Long yellow catkins in late winter
- Distinctive structure throughout the year
- Ideal as a focal shrub or specimen plant
- Suitable for mixed borders and winter-interest planting
- Hardy and easy to grow
- Height 200cm - Spread 200cm
Twisted Hazel 'Medusa'
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EAN code8720858285559
- Pot Size4L (21cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourYellow
- Flowering MonthFebruary, March
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Gravel Garden, Japanese Garden, Patio & Container, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH6 -20 to -15c. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height200cm
- Spread200cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAlkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeShrub
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Cut Flowers, Hedging & Screens
- Season of InterestSpring, Autumn, Winter
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Stems, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Shade, Full Sun
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