Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
White Willow
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
White Willow
बैंगन
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Aubergine
In French
Le saule blanc
Aubergine
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Berenjena
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Berinjela
In Polish
wierzba biała
Bakłażan
In Latin
Populus alba
Eggplant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Salicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of White Willow and Eggplant
Season and care of White Willow and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Eggplant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
White Willow and Eggplant Physical Information
White Willow and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Eggplant are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Eggplant
Care of White Willow and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.