Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
फर्न पाइन
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Fern Pinien
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
pin Fern
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
pino helecho
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
pinho Fern
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Fern sosna
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Fern pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Salicaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.