Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Eastern Asia, China
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
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
-
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Elkhorn
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Elkhorn
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Elkhorn
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Elkhorn
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Elkhorn
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Elkhorn
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Saliceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Elkhorn and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.