Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Shrub
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woods
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
common hazel
Pear
In Hindi
contorted filbert
नाशपाती
In German
contorted filbert
Birne
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Poire
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Pera
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Pera
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Gruszka
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Pear
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Contorted Filbert and Pear Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Pear are as follows:
Care of Contorted Filbert and Pear
Care of Contorted Filbert and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.