Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
Woods
Cultivated Beds
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
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
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
common hazel
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
contorted filbert
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
contorted filbert
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
noisetier contorsionné
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Corylus
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ram's Horn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn
Care of Contorted Filbert and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.