Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, California, Mexico
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
-
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
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
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
White Willow
California Live Oak
In Hindi
White Willow
पुरान बलूत
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Live Oak
In French
Le saule blanc
Live Oak
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
roble vivo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
live oak
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
carvalho vivo
In Polish
wierzba biała
Live Oak
In Latin
Populus alba
live quercu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Live Oak
Season and care of White Willow and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Live Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Live Oak Physical Information
White Willow and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Live Oak are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Live Oak
Care of White Willow and Live Oak 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 Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.