Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
White Willow
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
White Willow
Evening Primrose
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Evening Primrose
In French
Le saule blanc
onagre
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
onagra
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Evening Primrose
In Polish
wierzba biała
wiesiołka
In Latin
Populus alba
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Salicaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Evening Primrose
Season and care of White Willow and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Evening Primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Evening Primrose Physical Information
White Willow and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Evening Primrose are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Evening Primrose
Care of White Willow and Evening Primrose 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 Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.