Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central Asia
Types
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
SALIX caprea
Malus domestica
Common Name
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
Apple Tree
In Hindi
pussy willow
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Pussyweide
Apfelbaum
In French
pussy willow
Pommier
In Spanish
cola de gato
Manzano
In Greek
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
μηλιά
In Portuguese
salgueiro
Macieira
In Polish
Pussy Willow
jabłoń
In Latin
pussy salices
Arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pussy Willow and Apple Tree
Season and care of Pussy Willow and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pussy Willow and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pussy Willow season is Spring and Apple Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Pussy Willow is Loam and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Pussy Willow and Apple Tree Physical Information
Pussy Willow and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Pussy Willow and Apple Tree are as follows:
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pussy Willow and Apple Tree
Care of Pussy Willow and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pussy Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.