Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
White Willow
Wild lilac
In Hindi
White Willow
Ceanothus
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Ceanothus
In French
Le saule blanc
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Ceanothus
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Ceanothus
In Polish
wierzba biała
Ceanothus
In Latin
Populus alba
Ceanothus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Ceanothus
Season and care of White Willow and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Ceanothus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Ceanothus Physical Information
White Willow and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Ceanothus are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Ceanothus
Care of White Willow and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.