Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Africa, Asia
Types
Babylon
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
बैंगन
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Aubergine
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Aubergine
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Berenjena
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Berinjela
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Bakłażan
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Salicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.