Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
South America, Brazil
Types
Babylon
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
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
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Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Tabebuia
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Tabebuia
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Tabebuia
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Tabebuia
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Tabebuia
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Tabebuia
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.