Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 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
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
SALIX alba
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
White Willow
In Hindi
Raintree
White Willow
In German
raintree
Oiite Oilloo
In French
raintree
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
raintree
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Raintree
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Raintree
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Raintree
wierzba biała
In Latin
Raintree
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and White Willow
Season and care of Raintree and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and White Willow season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and White Willow Physical Information
Raintree and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and White Willow are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and White Willow
Care of Raintree and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.