Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
Common Name
White Willow
Indian Corn
In Hindi
White Willow
इंडियन मकई
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Mahiz
In French
Le saule blanc
maïs
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Maíz indio
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Αραβόσιτος
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
milho
In Polish
wierzba biała
Indian Corn
In Latin
Populus alba
Latin Re frumentaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Willow and Indian Corn
Season and care of White Willow and Indian Corn is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Indian Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Indian Corn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Indian Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Corn is Neutral.
White Willow and Indian Corn Physical Information
White Willow and Indian Corn physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Indian Corn are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Indian Corn flower color:
- Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Indian Corn
Care of White Willow and Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.