Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Babylon
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, 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
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Gardenie
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Salicaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.