Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
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Types
Babylon
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
weekly regular
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
Loam
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Methley Plum
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Prunus salicina
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Prunus salicina
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Methley Plum
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.