Origin
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Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Green, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, 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
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
SALIX alba
Common Name
Jostaberry
White Willow
In Hindi
Jostaberry
White Willow
In German
Jostaberry
Oiite Oilloo
In French
casseille
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Jostaberry
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Jostaberry
wierzba biała
In Latin
OLIVE
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jostaberry and White Willow
Season and care of Jostaberry and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Jostaberry and White Willow Physical Information
Jostaberry and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 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 Jostaberry and White Willow are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Jostaberry and White Willow
Care of Jostaberry and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning 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 Jostaberry 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.