Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Shrub
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Woods
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
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
-
Green
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
common hazel
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
contorted filbert
Incense Cedar
In German
contorted filbert
Zeder
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
cedro de incienso
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
cedro de incenso
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar
Care of Contorted Filbert and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.