Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Allergy
Rhinitis
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
White Willow
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
White Willow
चेरी प्लम
In German
Oiite Oilloo
cherry Plum
In French
Le saule blanc
Prunus
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
cherry Plum
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
cherry Plum
In Polish
wierzba biała
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Populus alba
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Cherry Plum
Season and care of White Willow and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Cherry Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Cherry Plum Physical Information
White Willow and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Cherry Plum are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of White Willow and Cherry Plum
Care of White Willow and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.