Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
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
Requires a lot of 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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
SALIX alba
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
White Willow
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
White Willow
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Matricaire odorante
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Le saule blanco
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
wierzba biała
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and White Willow
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and White Willow season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and White Willow Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and White Willow are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and White Willow
Care of Pineapple Weed and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.