Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Babylon
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water daily during growing season
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
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
सागौन
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Teak
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Teak
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Teak
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Teak
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Teak
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Teak
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Teak
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Teak Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Teak are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Teak
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.