Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
White Willow
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
White Willow
आड़ू
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Le saule blanc
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
wierzba biała
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Populus alba
Hardy Red
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of White Willow and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.