Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
White Willow
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
White Willow
Butterfly tree
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Le saule blanc
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
árvore borboleta
In Polish
wierzba biała
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Populus alba
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Salicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of White Willow and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
White Willow and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Willow and Butterfly Tree
Care of White Willow and Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree pruning is done 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 Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.