Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
SALIX alba
Common Name
Eucalyptus
White Willow
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
White Willow
In German
Eukalyptus
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Eucalyptus
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Le saule blanco
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Eukaliptus
wierzba biała
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and White Willow
Season and care of Eucalyptus and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and White Willow season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and White Willow Physical Information
Eucalyptus and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and White Willow are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and White Willow
Care of Eucalyptus and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Eucalyptus 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.