Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
SALIX alba
Common Name
Sakaki
White Willow
In Hindi
Sakaki
White Willow
In German
Sperrstrauch
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Sakaki
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Sakaki
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Sakaki
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Sakaki
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Sakaki
wierzba biała
In Latin
Sakaki
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Malpighiales
Family
Theaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sakaki and White Willow
Season and care of Sakaki and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and White Willow Physical Information
Sakaki and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and White Willow are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Sakaki and White Willow
Care of Sakaki and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches 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 Sakaki 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.