Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Shrub
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pale White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS racemosa
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
common hazel
In Hindi
Gray Dogwood
contorted filbert
In German
Cornus racemosa
contorted filbert
In French
Gray Dogwood
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Cornus racemosa
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Gray Dogwood
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Gray Dogwood
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Gray Dogwood
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Gray Dogwood
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert
Care of Gray Dogwood and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gray Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gray Dogwood 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.