Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical 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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the 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
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
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
White Willow
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
White Willow
चेरी
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Le saule blanc
cerisier
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
cereja de florescência
In Polish
wierzba biała
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Populus alba
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of White Willow and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
White Willow and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Flowering Cherry
Care of White Willow and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.