Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
common hazel
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
contorted filbert
Silverberry
In German
contorted filbert
Silverberry
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Silverberry
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Silverberry
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Silverberry
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Silverberry
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Silverberry
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Silverberry
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Contorted Filbert and Silverberry Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Silverberry are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Contorted Filbert and Silverberry
Care of Contorted Filbert and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.