Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Babylon
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Sea Grape
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
सागर अंगूर
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Sea Grape
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Sea Grape
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Sea Grape
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Sea Grape
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Saliceae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.