Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
SALIX alba
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
White Willow
In Hindi
Tabebuia
White Willow
In German
Tabebuia
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Tabebuia
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Tabebuia
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Tabebuia
wierzba biała
In Latin
Tabebuia
Populus alba
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and White Willow
Season and care of Tabebuia and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and White Willow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and White Willow Physical Information
Tabebuia and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and White Willow are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and White Willow
Care of Tabebuia and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Tabebuia 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.