Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Cactus
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, 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
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Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
White Willow
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
White Willow
Cardon
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Cardon
In French
Le saule blanc
Cardon
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Cardon
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Cardon
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Cardon
In Polish
wierzba biała
Cardon
In Latin
Populus alba
Cardon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Cardon
Season and care of White Willow and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Cardon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Cardon is while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardon is .
White Willow and Cardon Physical Information
White Willow and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Cardon are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color:
Care of White Willow and Cardon
Care of White Willow and Cardon 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 Cardon pruning is done 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.