Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
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
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
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 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
SALIX alba
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
White Willow
In Hindi
खरबूजा
White Willow
In German
Zuckermelone
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Melon
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
wierzba biała
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and White Willow
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and White Willow Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 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 Crenshaw Melon and White Willow are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and White Willow
Care of Crenshaw Melon and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw 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.