Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Well Drained
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 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
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
common hazel
In Hindi
Bluebeard
contorted filbert
In German
Blaubart
contorted filbert
In French
Bluebeard
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Barba Azul
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Sinobrody
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Bluebeard
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Corylus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert
Care of Bluebeard and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.