Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
White Willow
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
White Willow
david ward
In German
Oiite Oilloo
david ward
In French
Le saule blanc
david ward
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
david ward
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
david ward
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
david ward
In Polish
wierzba biała
david ward
In Latin
Populus alba
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of White Willow and David Ward
Season and care of White Willow and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and David Ward season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and David Ward Physical Information
White Willow and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of White Willow and David Ward are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and David Ward
Care of White Willow and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.