Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Babylon
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
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
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
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
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Post Oak
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Post oak
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Post oak
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Post oak
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Post Oak
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Post Oak
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
post Oak
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Post Oak 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 Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.