Tree With Twisted Branches

Various kinds of junipers cover huge expanses of broken terrain as small shrub-trees. They are defining features of the lava plains of central Oregon, for example, where they form stunted woodlands in the shadow of the Cascades. Many, like the western and Utah junipers, may grow twisted, gnarled trunks, promoting a scraggly, broad-crowned

A variety of the classic Harry Lauders Walking Stick with red crinkled and ridged leaves. A unique large shrub or small deciduous tree with distinct, twisted and curled branches. Leaves are also twisted and become brighter in fall. Weeping purple catkins hang on bare branches in winter. Ideal as an accent, hedge or specimen. Grows to 7ft tall

When the tree is mature, its branches will be twisted and turn up at the ends for a very attractive look. Chinese Pistache. This deciduous tree grows quickly and can reach heights of over 60 feet tall! Its trunk usually has an interesting twist to it, although some younger trees may not have any twist at all.

The tree's trunk and mature branches grow upright while new growth descends in a twisted, weeping habit, emerging bright green-gold and becoming bronzish in summer. Long, narrow leaves twirl on twisty stems with a slight recurve.

If you see a tree with a twisted or spiral trunk, it's likely caused by invasive vines or suboptimal growing conditions, like winds and poor soil. Trees can also grow with spiraling and twisting trunks even when there are no vines involved. Some types of trees, especially conifers like bristlecone pines, are known for growing this way.

Trees With Twisted Trunks. Some trees have a tendency for a quotpronouncedquot twisted appearance where the trunk deviates from the species' typical straight growth. Planting a tree that exhibits twisted trunk or branch growth adds curiosity and interest to a landscape and serves as a focal point or specimen tree.

Contorted Filbert Trees. The trunks of twisted hazelnut treescontorted filbert trees grow to 10 or 15 feet 3-4.5 m. tall and are so twisted that gardeners give the tree the nickname quotHarry Lauder's Walking Stick.quot The branches are also uniquely curled and twisted. The other ornamental feature about the trees is the male catkins.

Browse pictures of trees with twisted trunks at The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard for more examples and further information about twisted tree trunk causes and effects. Spiral growth in trees can produce a very sculptural result, and spiral grain trees often inspire artistic pictures and paintings, such as the print by Rudolf Eickemeyer, Jr. held

Learn about seven North American trees and shrubs that have contorted stems that zig and zag in various patterns. See photos, cultivar names, and planting tips for these attention-grabbing specimens.

Noted for its beautifully contorted and twisted branches, Corylus avellana 'Contorta' Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a deciduous shrub of great beauty. In late winter and early spring, long, pendant, golden-yellow catkins dangle like Christmas decorations from the lively, brown-barked shoots that curl and spiral in all directions. In summer, broadly ovate, crisp-textured, mid-green leaves