Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Shrub
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
common hazel
Breadfruit
In Hindi
contorted filbert
Breadfruit Tree
In German
contorted filbert
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
árbol del pan
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit
Care of Contorted Filbert and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.