Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 central stem
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
White Willow
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
White Willow
Kaki
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Kaki
In French
Le saule blanc
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Diospyros kaki
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Kaki
In Polish
wierzba biała
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Populus alba
Kaki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ebenales
Family
Salicaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Kaki
Season and care of White Willow and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Kaki season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Kaki Physical Information
White Willow and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Kaki are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Kaki
Care of White Willow and Kaki 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 Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.