Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Shrub
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Woods
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, 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, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
common hazel
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
contorted filbert
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
contorted filbert
Delicata Squash
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Delicata Squash
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Delicata Squash
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Delicata Squash
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Betulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Delicata Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash
Care of Contorted Filbert and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.