Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Babylon
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, 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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
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, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
China Doll
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Zimmeresche
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
china doll
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
china doll
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
china árvore boneca
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and China Doll
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and China Doll Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and China Doll are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and China Doll
Care of Corkscrew Willow and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.