Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
White Willow
Cork Oak
In Hindi
White Willow
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Kork Eiche
In French
Le saule blanc
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
alcornoque
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
sobreiro
In Polish
wierzba biała
Cork Oak
In Latin
Populus alba
sUBER
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Corn Oak
Season and care of White Willow and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Corn Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Corn Oak Physical Information
White Willow and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Corn Oak are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Corn Oak
Care of White Willow and Corn Oak 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 Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.