Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Allergy
Asthma
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
चेरी प्लम
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
cherry Plum
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Prunus
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
cherry Plum
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
cherry Plum
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Cherry Plum
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.