Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western United States
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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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
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, Sand
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
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
White Willow
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
White Willow
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Le saule blanc
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
wierzba biała
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Populus alba
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Salicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of White Willow and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of White Willow and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
White Willow and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
White Willow and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Bristlecone Pine
Care of White Willow and Bristlecone Pine 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 Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.