Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Babylon
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
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
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
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
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
लाल बुरांश
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.