Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
20-20-20 amount, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
White Willow
Breadfruit
In Hindi
White Willow
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Le saule blanc
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
árbol del pan
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
wierzba biała
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Populus alba
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Urticales
Family
Salicaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Breadfruit
Season and care of White Willow and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Breadfruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Breadfruit Physical Information
White Willow and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Breadfruit are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Breadfruit
Care of White Willow and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.