Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Babylon
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Octopus tree
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
árbol pulpo
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Octopus árvore
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Salicaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Octopus Tree
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Octopus 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.