Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America
Types
Babylon
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Weeping
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Chokecherry
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Chokecherry
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Chokecherry
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Chokecherry
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Chokecherry
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Chokecherry
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Chokecherry Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Chokecherry are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Chokecherry
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.