Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
SALIX alba
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
White Willow
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
White Willow
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
wierzba biała
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and White Willow
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and White Willow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and White Willow Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and White Willow are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and White Willow
Care of Powder Puff Tree and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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.