Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Fonzy melon
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
SALIX alba
Common Name
Canary Melon
White Willow
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
White Willow
In German
Canary Melon
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Melon Canaries
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Canary Melon
wierzba biała
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Populus alba
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Canary Melon and White Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and White Willow? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and White Willow. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and White Willow doesn't have thorns. Also Canary Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Canary Melon has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes and Sore eyes and White Willow has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes and Sore eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Canary Melon and White Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and White Willow
Season and care of Canary Melon and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Canary Melon and White Willow Physical Information
Canary Melon and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and White Willow are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and White Willow
Care of Canary Melon and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Canary Melon 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.