Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
waste ground, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Stomach burn
Beauty Benefits
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Blood purifying, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PASTINACA sativa
Common Name
White Willow
Parsnip
In Hindi
White Willow
चुकंदर
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Pastinake
In French
Le saule blanc
Panais
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Chirivía
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Είδος δαυκίου
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
cherivia
In Polish
wierzba biała
Pasternak
In Latin
Populus alba
parsnip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Salicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Parsnip
Season and care of White Willow and Parsnip is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Parsnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Parsnip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Parsnip is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Parsnip is Neutral.
White Willow and Parsnip Physical Information
White Willow and Parsnip physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Parsnip are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
- Parsnip leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Parsnip
Care of White Willow and Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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 Parsnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.