Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
common hazel
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
contorted filbert
In German
Cashew Baum
contorted filbert
In French
Anacardier
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
cajueiro
filbert contorcido
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
cashew ligno
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
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Season and Care of Cashew and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Cashew and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cashew and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Cashew and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Cashew and Contorted Filbert
Care of Cashew and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew 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 Cashew 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.