Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
SALIX alba
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
White Willow
In Hindi
Snow Flake
White Willow
In German
Schneeflocke
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Flocon de neige
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
wierzba biała
In Latin
Aureus
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Snow Flake and White Willow
Season and care of Snow Flake and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Flake and White Willow Physical Information
Snow Flake and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and White Willow are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and White Willow
Care of Snow Flake and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Snow Flake 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.