Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, 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?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
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
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
-
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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
PHYSALIS philadelphica
SALIX alba
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
White Willow
In Hindi
Tomatillos
White Willow
In German
Tomatillos
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Tomatilles
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Tomatillos
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Tomatillos
wierzba biała
In Latin
Tomatillos
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tomatillo and White Willow
Season and care of Tomatillo and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and White Willow Physical Information
Tomatillo and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and White Willow are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and White Willow
Care of Tomatillo and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage 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 Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.