Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
White Willow
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
White Willow
Borage
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Borretsch
In French
Le saule blanc
Bourrache
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
borraja
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Borage
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Borragem
In Polish
wierzba biała
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Populus alba
borage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Borage
Season and care of White Willow and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Borage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
White Willow and Borage Physical Information
White Willow and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Borage are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Willow and Borage
Care of White Willow and Borage 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 Borage pruning is done Prune regularly 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 Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.