Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Shrub
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
common hazel
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
contorted filbert
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
contorted filbert
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Bilwa
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bael and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Bael and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Bael and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Bael and Contorted Filbert
Care of Bael and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.