Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Asia, China
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Tabernaemontana
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Tabernaemontana
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Salicaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Salix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Crape Jasmine and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.