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Jane on
May 2, 2018
TorontoQ.Replacement shrub for corkscrew hazel
We lost our corkscrew hazel to blight. The blight continues to be a problem in our city so I’m looking for suggestions for a replacement. The shrub was located near the foot of the steps to our narrow Victorian rowhouse and made a beautiful and dramatic feature.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 2, 2018A.Perhaps a Dogwood Tree may be an option.
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- Asked by
Callum58 on
August 28, 2020
DG2 7HFQ.Pruning My Contorted Hazel
My contorted hazel is 2 years old and I feel like it needs cut back, is this advisable to do
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 31, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You can do so anytime the tree is dormant. This article will help:
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crillo2011 on
September 1, 2020
Dublin irelandQ.Spots On My Twisted Hazel Tree (Corylus Avellana ‘Contorta
I have these spots on my twisted Hazel, all along the branches..I'm worried it might be Eastern Filbert blight? Also, the leaves have brown tips but we have had bad winds and drought to floods this year. Its growing in a pot, I feed it well. I have it about 18 months, it does have nuts growing.. any help would be much appreciated!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No, it has scale. This will destroy your tree if not corrected, ASAP.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-armored-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
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crillo2011 on
September 4, 2020A.Thanks so much for your help
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April 13, 2022Q.My Corkscrew Hazel Has Lost About 15cms Of 50% Of The Branches Where New Leaves Were Growing – Is This Frost Damage Or Bird/ Squir
rel/ insect damage? The branches look torn and are those with all the new growth in the leaves - it is still looking healthy but very naked of leaves!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It could be freeze damage. I wouldn't think squirrels would bother it before the nuts were growing. I'm not clear if only the leaves are lost or the branches look dead. If the branches are dead, cut those out. Hopefully it is not a blight.
These trees get a lot of suckers. Be sure you remove those, as these trees are grafted. Here is more info:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/97648/Corylus-avellana-Contorta/Details
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/contorted-hazelnut/contorted-filbert-tree.htm
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