Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Shrub
Not Available
Habitat
Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
common hazel
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
contorted filbert
carambola पेड़
In German
contorted filbert
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
noisetier contorsionné
arbre carambole
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
árbol de carambola
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
árvore de carambola
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
karambola drzewo
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Carambola
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Carambola Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Carambola are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Carambola
Care of Contorted Filbert and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.