Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Babylon
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Inkberry
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Inkberry
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Inkberry
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Inkberry
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Inkberry
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Inkberry
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
inkberry
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Inkberry
Order
Malpighiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Salicaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.