Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Australia
Types
Babylon
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
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, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Mulga
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Mulga
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Mulga
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Mulga
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
mulga
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Mulga
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Mulga
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Salicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.