Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Shrub
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Silver
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
common hazel
In Hindi
Autumn Olive
contorted filbert
In German
Herbst Olive
contorted filbert
In French
Automne Olive
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Otoño de oliva
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Outono Olive
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Jesień Olive
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Autumnus Olive
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert
Care of Autumn Olive and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Olive 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 Autumn Olive 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.