Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
White Willow
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
White Willow
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Le saule blanc
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
wierzba biała
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Populus alba
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of White Willow and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Blackjack Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
White Willow and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
White Willow and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of White Willow and Blackjack Oak
Care of White Willow and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak pruning is done 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.