Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
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Types
Babylon
Rubus fruticosus
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Asthma
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Blackberry
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Brombeere
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
la mûre
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Mora
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Amora preta
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Jeżyna
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Etiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Blackberry 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 Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.