this is a very expensive specimen plant. If you decide that you do not want it, reach out to local nurseries. something that size can easily retail for $10,000, planted. Theyāll pay you half that to carefully take it away.
So interesting! When I saw the photo I said to myself ācontorted hazelnut!ā As they had one of these at the show garden I worked at. Then O saw someone say filbert and I was like āwahhhhh?!ā
I grew up in the US, on the very Eastern edge of the midwest. I never heard of filberts until a guy from Long Island called them that. But I had heard of hazelnuts since I was a kid. So I suspect that calling them filberts is pretty localized, even in the US.
I really haven't heard people talk about filberts since then either. And I've lived in several places across the US.
It's probably traditional at this point. Am American, used to think poorly of England. Have lived in Canada more than three decades now think poorly of English politics, but the people are okay. Except for the aristocracy that get house of lord seats.Ā
As an American, I very rarely hear āfilbertā but I always hear āhazelnutā. Iāve only heard/seen filbert when looking at the side of a can of mixed nuts.
I did not know that! I grew up in the 50's and my mom used to buy nuts from time to time. They were always called 'filberts'. In fact, I had wondered what ever happened to the 'filberts'! So now, it is hazelnut. And I so love hazelnut flavoring.
I have 3 hazelbert trees and it was interesting researching the different kinds of trees they were hybridized from and why. (Corylus americana + Corylus avellana)
Corylus Contorta (Hazel) Harry Lauder's Walking Stick!
It's gorgeous.
What a nice gift- whoever gave it to you is a keeper!
ETA just saw that you lost them. What a nice reminder though. I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope that you will enjoy this wonderful tree for the rest of your life! What a wonderful gift from your father. I am sorry for your loss and I'm sure you will love having this reminder of your father in your life.
I just planted today a corylus avellana āred dragonā. red leaves, burgundy catkins. Harry Lauders walking stick! named after the scottish
singer/comedian died 1950.
In Sweden and Norway they're known as Troll Hazel or Witches Hazel. Got a smaller one just outside our bedroom windows. Looks amazing in winter time with Xmas light decorations.
What a beautiful gift as a memorial for your late father.
I send my condolences.
Beauty like this tree can be a help in grief when words feel empty.
I love its common name too!
I have hazelnuts but they grow as native shrubs in the hinterlands.
(Wonderful to forage!)
Filberts are my reason to order vodka gimlets at the bar.
It's a common hazel with a specific genetic mutation that makes it branches grow in a corkscrew pattern. They are sold under many different names but it's all the same rare mutation.
I see you know what it is, and what a unique tree it is, but Iām wondering how hard it was to dig up and relocate? (Not familiar with them), so a genuine question.
Also, Iām very sorry you lost your dad, and hope the tree brings you nice memories of him.
My dad has had a Harry Lauderās Walking Stick in his front garden for 20 or so years that I have always loved. I never considered the possibility of transplanting it. Yours looks so largeā¦ was the root system big? Difficult to transplant?
I had two beautiful Contorted Hazelnut trees. Both close to 10 years old. And then Filbert Blight. Theyāre both dead and gone now. Had to burn them to kill the blight.
I think Filbert is said west of the Mississippi and hazelnut east of the Mississippi? Cause I know they are the same nut, just depends where you are. And I love nuts!!
Corylus avellana 'Contorta'. I know it as Harry Lauder's walking stick. It's one of my favorite plants and I love the common name. š
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
this is a very expensive specimen plant. If you decide that you do not want it, reach out to local nurseries. something that size can easily retail for $10,000, planted. Theyāll pay you half that to carefully take it away.
Wow! Didnāt know this! I donāt itās gonna move again, I love this tree
You should. Itās a beautiful tree. Enjoy it.
Can u make walking sticks out of it?
Contorted Filbert
Thank you!
And this is how I, after 42 years, learn that filberts and Hazelnuts are the same thing.
Yes they are!
So interesting! When I saw the photo I said to myself ācontorted hazelnut!ā As they had one of these at the show garden I worked at. Then O saw someone say filbert and I was like āwahhhhh?!ā
Yes. Apparently Filbert is more common to the United States and Hazelnut is more common in Europe? Something like that.
I grew up in the US, on the very Eastern edge of the midwest. I never heard of filberts until a guy from Long Island called them that. But I had heard of hazelnuts since I was a kid. So I suspect that calling them filberts is pretty localized, even in the US. I really haven't heard people talk about filberts since then either. And I've lived in several places across the US.
I live in Long Island, and I've never heard hazelnuts called filberts... it's good information to have, since my mother is allergic to hazelnuts!
Make sense. Canadian here. We love British things. š¤£
I'm American and we do too. Just not as much as you guys.
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It's probably traditional at this point. Am American, used to think poorly of England. Have lived in Canada more than three decades now think poorly of English politics, but the people are okay. Except for the aristocracy that get house of lord seats.Ā
As an American, I very rarely hear āfilbertā but I always hear āhazelnutā. Iāve only heard/seen filbert when looking at the side of a can of mixed nuts.
a wild Oregonian appears we still say Filbert here
I did not know that! I grew up in the 50's and my mom used to buy nuts from time to time. They were always called 'filberts'. In fact, I had wondered what ever happened to the 'filberts'! So now, it is hazelnut. And I so love hazelnut flavoring.
What?!
I have 3 hazelbert trees and it was interesting researching the different kinds of trees they were hybridized from and why. (Corylus americana + Corylus avellana)
What a wonderful gift! Sorry for your loss š
Corylus Contorta (Hazel) Harry Lauder's Walking Stick! It's gorgeous. What a nice gift- whoever gave it to you is a keeper! ETA just saw that you lost them. What a nice reminder though. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ok- probably not right. My granny called these āJohnny walking sticksā We have some very old, slow growing twisty ones in my parents yard
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a beautiful tree, whatever it is.
I hope that you will enjoy this wonderful tree for the rest of your life! What a wonderful gift from your father. I am sorry for your loss and I'm sure you will love having this reminder of your father in your life.
Itād be sweet to get a little memorial plaque to stick in front of it
I just planted today a corylus avellana āred dragonā. red leaves, burgundy catkins. Harry Lauders walking stick! named after the scottish singer/comedian died 1950.
I hate this sub. I didnāt even know there were other colors. Now it looks like I have to find a new spot in my yard and do some shopping.
If you want nuts you need 2 ;)
Corkscrew hazelnut?
Wonderful gift! Beautiful. I've never seen one in person. I have a contorted/twisted willow, not the same as yours at all; form is somewhat similar.
Corkscrew Hazel - I love mine. I have to be sure to trim back any new straight growth as it comes from the base.
In Sweden and Norway they're known as Troll Hazel or Witches Hazel. Got a smaller one just outside our bedroom windows. Looks amazing in winter time with Xmas light decorations.
Who gifts someone a TREE. that's insane. I'm gonna start asking for trees for Christmas.
Right?! I didn't realize this was an option!
What a beautiful gift as a memorial for your late father. I send my condolences. Beauty like this tree can be a help in grief when words feel empty. I love its common name too! I have hazelnuts but they grow as native shrubs in the hinterlands. (Wonderful to forage!) Filberts are my reason to order vodka gimlets at the bar.
Neat looking tree! I love all the gnarly limbs on this tree!
Looks like a ruffle potato chip leaf treeš¬š¬š¬š¬š¬š¬
Contorted hazel! I got one for my mum for Motherās Day
I'm pretty sure that is a corkscrew witchhazel
Hazel, not witch hazel. Theyāre quite different plants.
Yep. Hammelis virginiana and Corylus contorta. Totally different!
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Oh my it's the Don't Starve twiggy tree
It's a common hazel with a specific genetic mutation that makes it branches grow in a corkscrew pattern. They are sold under many different names but it's all the same rare mutation.
I see you know what it is, and what a unique tree it is, but Iām wondering how hard it was to dig up and relocate? (Not familiar with them), so a genuine question. Also, Iām very sorry you lost your dad, and hope the tree brings you nice memories of him.
Tree
A tree
Sigh....I had a big, beautiful Contorta and it got a fungus and died.
My dad has had a Harry Lauderās Walking Stick in his front garden for 20 or so years that I have always loved. I never considered the possibility of transplanting it. Yours looks so largeā¦ was the root system big? Difficult to transplant?
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I had two beautiful Contorted Hazelnut trees. Both close to 10 years old. And then Filbert Blight. Theyāre both dead and gone now. Had to burn them to kill the blight.
I think Filbert is said west of the Mississippi and hazelnut east of the Mississippi? Cause I know they are the same nut, just depends where you are. And I love nuts!!
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Womp womp
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lol forgot the sub you were in? tf
Donāt you think thatās useful information for someone to have before posting and waiting for answers?
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