Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
sandy seeps, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Weeping
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
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
Astringent, Fertility
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Traditional medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
MITCHELLA repens
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Partridgeberry
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
partridgeberry
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
partridgeberry
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
partridgeberry
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
partridgeberry
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
partridgeberry
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
partridgeberry
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
partridgeberry
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
partridgeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rubiales
Family
Salicaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Partridgeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Partridgeberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Partridgeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Partridgeberry height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Partridgeberry flower color: White
- Partridgeberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Partridgeberry 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 Partridgeberry 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 Partridgeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.