Given By Holly Dobbs
April 17, 2007

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As a former UA Fort Smith horticulturalist and landscape crew leader from 2003 to 2007, Holly Dobbs was instrumental in the development of the Arboretum Master Plan and the day to day care of the campus green spaces.

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick was named after the famous Scottish comedian Sir Harry Lauder and his twisting walking cane he often carried. The unique curling and twisting branches provide year round interest, especially in the winter.

Bark: Glandular, pubescent brown

Foliage: Deciduous, simple, deeply veined, 2 - 4 inch long by 1 1/2 - 3 inches wide, slightly pubescent above with dark green pubescent beneath; serrate margins; excellent yellow fall color

Flowers: Showy, yellowish brown, male catkins, 1 1/2 - 3 inches long, emerging in very early spring; inconspicuous, red female flowers

Fruit: Rarely produces fruit, but can produce nuts, 1/2 inch long; set inside a deeply notched, downy involucre that is only slightly longer than the nut

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More Information

Tree ID Number:	2005
Scientific Name:	Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
Mature Height:	8 - 10 feet
Canopy Spread (Diameter):	8 -10 feet
Branching Shape:	Curled and twisted; rounded shape; grows as wide as it is tall
Growth Rate:	Slow
Wood Strength:	Average
Cold Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Soil Moisture Requirements:	Moist
Light Requirements:	Sun, Part or Dappled Shade
Common Pests:	None serious; tends to sucker at the base
Comments:	Can be used as an unusual specimen or used as a hedge; grows well in large containers; place in an area where it can be viewed easily.

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