Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
V. × heilbornii
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
SALIX alba
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
White Willow
In Hindi
Babaco
White Willow
In German
Babaco
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Babaco
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Babaco
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Babaco
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Babaco
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Babaco
wierzba biała
In Latin
Babaco
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Caricaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Babaco and White Willow
Season and care of Babaco and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and White Willow Physical Information
Babaco and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and White Willow are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Babaco and White Willow
Care of Babaco and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.