9 Harry Lauder’s walking stick

CORYLUS AVELLANA ‘CONTORTA,’ ZONES 3 TO 9 This small, contorted shrub-like tree is known to make people long for winter. Sure, there’s golden yellow foliage in fall, but once the leaves drop, the artistry of its gnarled shape steals the show. Why we love it: The twisty gray branches are an architectural sensation and look particularly beautiful when covered in a dusting of snow.