Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Shrub
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Oval/Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
-
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
common hazel
In Hindi
Tomatillos
contorted filbert
In German
Tomatillos
contorted filbert
In French
Tomatilles
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Tomatillos
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Tomatillos
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Tomatillos
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Tomatillos
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert
Care of Tomatillo and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.