Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Australia, South America
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
White Willow
Elderberry
In Hindi
White Willow
Elderberry
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Holunderbeere
In French
Le saule blanc
Sureau
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Saúco
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Elderberry
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Sabugueiro
In Polish
wierzba biała
Bez czarny
In Latin
Populus alba
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Salicaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Elderberry
Season and care of White Willow and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
White Willow and Elderberry Physical Information
White Willow and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Elderberry are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Elderberry
Care of White Willow and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.