Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Shrub
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
common hazel
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
contorted filbert
Silver Birch
In German
contorted filbert
Weißbirke
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Silver Birch
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Abedul de plata
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Silver Birch
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Silver Birch
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch
Care of Contorted Filbert and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.