Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Shrub
Not Available
Habitat
Woods
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
common hazel
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
contorted filbert
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
contorted filbert
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut
Care of Contorted Filbert and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.