Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Babylon
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
-
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
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
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
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Cordia subcordata
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Cordia subcordata
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kou and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Kou and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Kou and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Kou and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kou and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Kou and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.