Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
gardens, Homesteads
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
White Willow
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
White Willow
Tabernaemontana
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Tabernaemontana
In French
Le saule blanc
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
wierzba biała
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Populus alba
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Salicaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Salix
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of White Willow and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Crape Jasmine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
White Willow and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Crape Jasmine
Care of White Willow and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.