It's been so long since I've splurged on a plant; I don't remember, but it seems like Wayside was a good place. The Perennials forum might have a better sense of where. It gets more traffic than the shrubs forum. But I would think looking it up by it's botanical name would give you more choices.

Hope this helps!

-Robin

Here is a link that might be useful: Wayside

Ok, so you got my thoughts unclogged. Garden Watchdog. Forestfarm is even one of their top sellers. Whew. I feel better now. Not just reputible, but top.

Here is a link that might be useful: Forestfarm's Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

I don't think it's a rare plant, at least not on the west coast. I see them regularly in nurseries here. I'm particularly fond of that Harry Lauder's Walking Stick..that was my father's name:)

Its definately not a rare plant. Most mail orders cos are going to send a mere twin for the same price one could pay for a healthy plant at a local grower. Heck we found one at Lowes...

Yes to what Pam said. When you do find one, put it where you do not have to surgicate it to keep it in line. I know a dear lady who had a landscaper put it in a bed right in front of her front door. She was clueless, and evidently he was as well, because they can get some size on them, and they religiously whacked that poor shrub off late every winter, completely ruined its unique structure by trying to turn it into yet another green bowling ball.....and wondered why it never produced catkins.

youngblood,they are called different things depending on where you live. I've never seen it listed as Harry Lauder's walking stick in this area of PA,but corkscrew hazel is very common and sold everywhere. It's the same thing.

They are REALLY easy to root from cuttings if you know someone who has one...like willows, witch-hazel will even root in water.

Harry lauder's Walking Stick is really Corylus avellana Contorta and it really does twist and turn (Flower arrangers love it) . There are other Hazel's but they are different. In our area we have several "Hazel's" and they do produce nuts very much like Filburts. I found one at Menards last spring. Your Garden Center should be able to order you one. I've always had good luck ordering from Wayside although they are a wee bit pricey.

Youngblood, don't know where you are, but if you have Lowes or Home Depot near you, check them out. My daughter bought a fine HLW at Lowes in NW PA 2 years ago. Both places had them last year early in the growing season.

Thank you all for your very helpful responses!