Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
COTYLEDON
Common Name
White Willow
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
White Willow
बीजपत्र
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Cotyledon
In French
Le saule blanc
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Cotyledon
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Cotyledon
In Polish
wierzba biała
Liścień
In Latin
Populus alba
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Cotyledon
Season and care of White Willow and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Cotyledon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
White Willow and Cotyledon Physical Information
White Willow and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Cotyledon are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of White Willow and Cotyledon
Care of White Willow and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.