Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Star anise and more
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
White Willow
Anise
In Hindi
White Willow
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Anis
In French
Le saule blanc
Anis
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Anís
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
anis
In Polish
wierzba biała
Anyż
In Latin
Populus alba
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Salicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Anise
Season and care of White Willow and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Anise season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
White Willow and Anise Physical Information
White Willow and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Anise are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Anise
Care of White Willow and Anise 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 Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.