Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
White Willow
Jostaberry
In Hindi
White Willow
Jostaberry
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Jostaberry
In French
Le saule blanc
casseille
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Jostaberry
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Jostaberry
In Polish
wierzba biała
Jostaberry
In Latin
Populus alba
OLIVE
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Saxifragales
Family
Salicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Jostaberry
Season and care of White Willow and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Jostaberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Jostaberry Physical Information
White Willow and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Jostaberry are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Jostaberry
Care of White Willow and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.