Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Skyflower
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DURANTA
SALIX alba
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
White Willow
In Hindi
Duranta
White Willow
In German
Duranta
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Duranta
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Duranta
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Duranta
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Duranta
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Duranta
wierzba biała
In Latin
Duranta
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Duranta and White Willow
Season and care of Duranta and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Duranta and White Willow Physical Information
Duranta and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and White Willow are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Duranta and White Willow
Care of Duranta and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta 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.