Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Shrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Enkianthus
common hazel
In Hindi
Enkianthus
contorted filbert
In German
Enkianthus
contorted filbert
In French
Enkianthus
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Enkianthus
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Enkianthus
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Enkianthus
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Enkianthus
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert
Care of Enkianthus and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.