Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Central America, South America
Types
Babylon
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Dry areas
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, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late 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, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
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
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Corkscrew Willow and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.