Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Babylon
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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 insects
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Esperanza
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Esperanza
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Esperanza
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Esperanza
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Esperanza
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Esperanza
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Esperanza
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Esperanza
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Esperanza Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Esperanza are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Esperanza
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.