Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Well Drained
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
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Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
White Willow
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
White Willow
Bluebeard
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Blaubart
In French
Le saule blanc
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Barba Azul
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Barba Azul
In Polish
wierzba biała
Sinobrody
In Latin
Populus alba
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Bluebeard
Season and care of White Willow and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Bluebeard season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Bluebeard Physical Information
White Willow and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Bluebeard are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of White Willow and Bluebeard
Care of White Willow and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.