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Scotch Broom
Contorted Filbert
About Contorted Filbert and Scotch Broom


What is
Life Span
Annual   
Annual   
Type
Shrub   
Shrub   
Origin
Europe   
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia   
Types
Shrub   
Shrub   
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways   
Woods   
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8   
4-8   
AHS Heat Zone
8-6   
8-1   
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20   
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Thicket/Colonizing   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
150.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy   
Yellow   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound   
Lobed   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   
Type of Soil
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   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings   
Grafting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
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   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
Sometimes   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Butterflies   
Not Available   
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor   
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood   
Other Uses
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats   
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'   
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'   
Common Name
Scotch Broom   
common hazel   
In Hindi
cytisus scoparius   
contorted filbert   
In German
cytisus scoparius   
contorted filbert   
In French
cytisus scoparius   
noisetier contorsionné   
In Spanish
Cytisus scoparius   
avellana contorsionada   
In Greek
Cytisus Scoparius ή   
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού   
In Portuguese
cytisus scoparius   
filbert contorcido   
In Polish
żarnowiec   
wykrzywioną leszczyna   
In Latin
scoparius cytisum   
contortis Avellanam   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Fabales   
Fagales   
Family
Fabaceae   
Betulaceae   
Genus
Cytisus   
Corylus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert

Wondering what are the properties of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert? We provide you with everything About Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert. Scotch Broom doesn't have thorns and Contorted Filbert doesn't have thorns. Also Scotch Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Scotch Broom has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Contorted Filbert has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert

Season and care of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert Physical Information

Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert are as follows:

Care of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert

Care of Scotch Broom and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom 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.

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