Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
White Willow
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
White Willow
Devil's Backbone
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Devil's Backbone
In French
Le saule blanc
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
wierzba biała
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Populus alba
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Devils Backbone
Season and care of White Willow and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Devils Backbone Physical Information
White Willow and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Devils Backbone are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of White Willow and Devils Backbone
Care of White Willow and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.