Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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 Type
Loam
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
White Willow
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
White Willow
choy sum
In German
Oiite Oilloo
choy sum
In French
Le saule blanc
choy sum
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
choy sum
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
choy sum
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
choy sum
In Polish
wierzba biała
choy sum
In Latin
Populus alba
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Capparales
Family
Salicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of White Willow and Choy Sum
Season and care of White Willow and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Choy Sum Physical Information
White Willow and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Choy Sum are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of White Willow and Choy Sum
Care of White Willow and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.