Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Coastal Regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
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
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
SALIX alba
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
White Willow
In Hindi
चीकू
White Willow
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Sapotillier
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
chicle
Le saule blanco
In Greek
sapodilla
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
sapodilla
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
wierzba biała
In Latin
sapodilla
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Sapotaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sapodilla and White Willow
Season and care of Sapodilla and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Sapodilla and White Willow Physical Information
Sapodilla and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and White Willow are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Sapodilla and White Willow
Care of Sapodilla and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness 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 Sapodilla 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.