Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Needs very little water
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
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 back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Groundcover
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
White Willow
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
White Willow
desert broom
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Wüste Besen
In French
Le saule blanc
desert broom
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
desert broom
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
wierzba biała
desert broom
In Latin
Populus alba
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Salicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Willow and Desert Broom
Season and care of White Willow and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Desert Broom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Desert Broom Physical Information
White Willow and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Desert Broom are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Desert Broom
Care of White Willow and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.