Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
White Willow
Chrysanths
In Hindi
White Willow
Chrysanthemums
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Chrysanthemen
In French
Le saule blanc
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Crisantemos
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Crisântemos
In Polish
wierzba biała
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Populus alba
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Salicaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Salix
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of White Willow and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of White Willow and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Chrysanthemum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
White Willow and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
White Willow and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Chrysanthemum
Care of White Willow and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.