Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
White Willow
Arbutus
In Hindi
White Willow
सदाबहार
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Le saule blanc
arbousier
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Arbitus
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
árbuto
In Polish
wierzba biała
mącznik
In Latin
Populus alba
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Arbutus
Season and care of White Willow and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Arbutus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Arbutus Physical Information
White Willow and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Arbutus are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Arbutus
Care of White Willow and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.