Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Shrub
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Woods
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
-
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
common hazel
Spinach
In Hindi
contorted filbert
पालक
In German
contorted filbert
Spinat
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Épinards
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Espinacas
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Espinafre
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Szpinak
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Spinach
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Contorted Filbert and Spinach Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Spinach are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Spinach
Care of Contorted Filbert and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.