Description

A very popular accent shrub with twisted, contorted branch growth raised up on a single trunk; quite a strong accent in both summer and in winter when the bare branches are at peak visibility; cut branches are excellent in floral arrangements

Landscape Attributes

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (tree form) is a deciduous dwarf tree with a strong central leader and a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (tree form) is ideal for use as a garden accent or patio feature, and is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (tree form) will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This dwarf tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.