Hi all!I have a Twisted Hazel
By Oddbillie
WALES,
United Kingdom 
Hi all!
I have a Twisted Hazel: Corylus Contorta which seems to be starting to droop over more than when we had it. Obviously, it now has leaves on it but I wondered if it needs staking in the ground to support it or is this the norm?
I do realise that the general shape is that of being contorted and twisted but just wanted re-assurance that it won't snap if not supported!
Cheers
OB
I've now included a photo for bamboo and anyone else who has the stomach to witness my twisted hazel.....lol!
29 May, 2010
Answers
Cool, thanks NP.
Looking forward to your open day mate? I have been dipping in and out with everyone's blogs but work is currently restricting my time on GoY.
I hva seen your blogs but not had chance to comment as I'm normally in a rush and cruise through 2 or 3 blogs before back to other things!!
I'm sure it will be a HUGE success seeing all the amazing work you have and are putting in.
Good luck with it mate, you deserve it as you're amazingly talented.
30 May, 2010
couple of queries on your question Oddbillie - are you saying the whole thing is tipping sideways, or that you've got more growth one side so it looks lopsided? Because if its the former, you probably need to do something to stop it tipping over, specially if its growing in light or damp soil, and if the rootball is lifting one side.
30 May, 2010
sounds painful OB!!
30 May, 2010
ouch id hate my root ball to hang out lol
30 May, 2010
thank you so much oddbillie
30 May, 2010
Oh, it's in a pot! No, its fine, its just growing lopsided, that's all. Horrible shape, I'd be inclined to trim that long leader back.
31 May, 2010
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no it wont snap its tough as old boots infact i did accidently nearly snap the top of mine and it fused back together and is fine now .
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