Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Ram's Horn
common hazel
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
contorted filbert
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
contorted filbert
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Corylus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert
Care of Ram's Horn and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.