Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Babylon
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
AMMI majus
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
बिशप निराना
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
biznaga
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Salicaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Salix
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.