Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
White Willow
Grapefruit
In Hindi
White Willow
चकोतरा
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Grapefruit
In French
Le saule blanc
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Pomelo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Toranja
In Polish
wierzba biała
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of White Willow and Grapefruit
Season and care of White Willow and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Grapefruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Grapefruit Physical Information
White Willow and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Grapefruit are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Grapefruit
Care of White Willow and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.