Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Ornamental Grass
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
marshes, Riverbanks, Sandy areas, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-10
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Dark Green, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
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
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
TRIPSACUM dactyloides
Common Name
White Willow
Eastern Gamagrass
In Hindi
White Willow
पूर्वी Gamagrass
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Eastern Gamagrass
In French
Le saule blanc
Gamagrass Orient
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Maicillo del Este
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Ανατολική Gamagrass
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Gamagrass Oriental
In Polish
wierzba biała
Eastern Gamagrass
In Latin
Populus alba
Orientalium Gamagrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass
Season and care of White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Eastern Gamagrass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Eastern Gamagrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Gamagrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass Physical Information
White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eastern Gamagrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Eastern Gamagrass flower color: Light Yellow and Orange Red
- Eastern Gamagrass leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass
Care of White Willow and Eastern Gamagrass 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 Eastern Gamagrass 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 Eastern Gamagrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.