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About Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus


About Elaeagnus and Contorted Filbert


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Shrub   
Not Available   

Habitat
Woods   
River side, Riverbanks   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
White, Light Green, Gray   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green   
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lobed   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Grafting   
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Borders, Mixed Border   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E   
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood   
Fruits, Seeds   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties   
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'   
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'   

Common Name
common hazel   
Not Available   

In Hindi
contorted filbert   
इलेगनस   

In German
contorted filbert   
Elaeagnus   

In French
noisetier contorsionné   
Elaeagnus   

In Spanish
avellana contorsionada   
Elaeagnus   

In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού   
Elaeagnus   

In Portuguese
filbert contorcido   
Elaeagnus   

In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna   
Elaeagnus   

In Latin
contortis Avellanam   
Elaeagnus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fagales   
Rosales   

Family
Betulaceae   
Elaeagnaceae   

Genus
Corylus   
Elaeagnus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
70   
99+

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Properties of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus

Wondering what are the properties of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus? We provide you with everything About Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus. Contorted Filbert doesn't have thorns and Elaeagnus doesn't have thorns. Also Contorted Filbert does not have fragrant flowers. Contorted Filbert has allergic reactions like Not Available and Elaeagnus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus

Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus Physical Information

Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus are as follows:

Care of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus

Care of Contorted Filbert and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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