Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America
Types
Babylon
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
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Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Quaking Aspen
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Zitterpappel
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
tremble
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.