Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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 green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
SALIX alba
Common Name
Sugar Apple
White Willow
In Hindi
सीताफल
White Willow
In German
Zuckerapfel
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Sugar Apple
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Le saule blanco
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Pinha
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
wierzba biała
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Annonaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and White Willow
Season and care of Sugar Apple and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and White Willow season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and White Willow Physical Information
Sugar Apple and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and White Willow are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and White Willow
Care of Sugar Apple and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape 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 Sugar Apple 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.