Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
White Willow
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
White Willow
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Le saule blanc
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
wierzba biała
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Populus alba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Bird Cherry
Season and care of White Willow and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Bird Cherry Physical Information
White Willow and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Bird Cherry are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Willow and Bird Cherry
Care of White Willow and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.