Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Type
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
White Willow
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
White Willow
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Le saule blanc
céleri chou
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
apio col
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
aipo couve
In Polish
wierzba biała
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Populus alba
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Salicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of White Willow and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of White Willow and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
White Willow and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
White Willow and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Willow and Celery Cabbage
Care of White Willow and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.