"Corkscrew Hazel", The branches of this shrub are curiously twisted in spirals and is slow growing; the leaves are also twisted. Pendent yellow catkins are borne in late winter and early spring. They will often send up vertical suckers, which will need regular removal. Plant in any well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter in sun. Also, use mycorrhizal fungi 'Rootgrow' in your planting hole. These are friendly fungi that attach themselves to roots for the purpose of accessing available nutrients for plants. Height and Spread: 3m. Fully hardy.