Betulaceae

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of the Contorted European Filbert (Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’), also known as Henry Lauder’s Walking Stick. It describes the plant’s unique twisted stems and branches, its growth habits, and its ornamental features. The shrub is noted for its winter interest, drought tolerance, and suitability for various landscape uses. The document also includes details on its planting requirements, hardiness zones, and potential uses in garden design. Additionally, it mentions the plant’s resistance to pests and a reported foliage and twig blight. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, yDennis G. Watson
Otros contactos: Michael G. Andreu

A popular tree of moist to wet soils, common alder is a moderate to fast-growing (two feet per year) deciduous tree which usually grows to 40 to 50 feet in height with a 20 to 40-foot spread and a 12 to 18-inch trunk but is capable of reaching 80 feet in height in the woods.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, yDennis G. Watson
Otros contactos: Michael G. Andreu

A popular tree of moist to wet soils, common alder is a moderate to fast-growing (two feet per year) deciduous tree. This upright, columnar cultivar to 20-foot spread and a 12 to 18-inch trunk but is capable of growing taller. The species is not native but has escaped from cultivation and will form pure stands or thickets in disturbed wet sites.

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, yDennis G. Watson
Otros contactos: Michael G. Andreu

A North American native commonly found along streams, White Alder is a quick-growing tree (to 30 inches per year) reaching 50 to 75 feet in height, sometimes up to 100 feet, and has a spread of 30 to 40 feet. The deciduous four-inch-long, glossy leaves are dark green above and lighter below and appear just after the springtime display of the six-inch-long, greenish-yellow catkins.

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, yDrew C. McLean

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, yDrew C. McLean

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, yDennis G. Watson
Otros contactos: Michael G. Andreu

This shade-tolerant tree slowly grows to 50 feet in height with a 25 to 30-foot spread but is often 25 to 40 feet tall, forming an oval or round canopy. Hophornbeam has a lovely yellow fall color, and the small nutlets, which ripen in summer and fall, are used by birds and mammals during the winter. Bark is an attractive orange or grayish brown peeling off in longitudinal strips. The finely-textured crown casts a medium or dense shade in full sun, but is more open in the shade casting a light shadow.