Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Shrub
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Woods
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
common hazel
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
contorted filbert
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
contorted filbert
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
noisetier contorsionné
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Bael
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Bael Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Bael are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Contorted Filbert and Bael
Care of Contorted Filbert and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.