Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey
Habitat
Woods
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
common hazel
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
contorted filbert
हानबीन
In German
contorted filbert
Hainbuche
In French
noisetier contorsionné
charme
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
carpe
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
γαύρος
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
choupo-branco
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
grab
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam
Care of Contorted Filbert and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.