Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Babylon
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 half of its height
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, 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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Yellow Birch
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Yellow Birch
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
żółte brzozy
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.