Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
White Willow
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
White Willow
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Osage Orange
In French
Le saule blanc
Osage orange
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Osage naranja
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Osage laranja
In Polish
wierzba biała
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Populus alba
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Salicaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Osage Orange
Season and care of White Willow and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Osage Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Osage Orange Physical Information
White Willow and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Osage Orange are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Osage Orange
Care of White Willow and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.