Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
American Hazelnut
common hazel
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
contorted filbert
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
contorted filbert
In French
américaine noisettes
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Americana avellana
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
American Hazelnut
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
americana avelã
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
American Hazelnut
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert
Care of American Hazelnut and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.