Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
SALIX alba
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
White Willow
In Hindi
लीची
White Willow
In German
Lychee
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Lychee
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Lychee
Le saule blanco
In Greek
λίτσι
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
lichia
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Lychee
wierzba biała
In Latin
Lychee
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lychee and White Willow
Season and care of Lychee and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and White Willow Physical Information
Lychee and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and White Willow are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and White Willow
Care of Lychee and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.