Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Shrub
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
common hazel
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
contorted filbert
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
contorted filbert
Schwarze Birke
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Bétula Preto
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Black Birch
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Black Birch Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Black Birch are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Black Birch
Care of Contorted Filbert and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.