Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
White Willow
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
White Willow
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Le saule blanc
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
wierzba biała
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Populus alba
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Salicaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of White Willow and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
White Willow and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of White Willow and Pink Flame Tree
Care of White Willow and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.