Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
White Willow
Candytuft
In Hindi
White Willow
Candytuft
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Schleifenblume
In French
Le saule blanc
candytuft
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
candytuft
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
candytuft
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
ibero
In Polish
wierzba biała
candytuft
In Latin
Populus alba
Coleus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Salicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Candytuft
Season and care of White Willow and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Candytuft season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Candytuft Physical Information
White Willow and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Candytuft are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Candytuft
Care of White Willow and Candytuft 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 Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.