Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Perennial
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
White Willow
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
White Willow
African Iris
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Le saule blanc
African Iris
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Iris africano
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Iris africano
In Polish
wierzba biała
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Populus alba
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Salicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of White Willow and African Iris
Season and care of White Willow and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and African Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and African Iris Physical Information
White Willow and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Willow and African Iris are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Willow and African Iris
Care of White Willow and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.