Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
White Willow
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
White Willow
Plumcot
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Plumcot
In French
Le saule blanc
plumcot
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
plumcot
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Plumcot
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
plumcot
In Polish
wierzba biała
Plumcot
In Latin
Populus alba
Plumcot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Plumcot
Season and care of White Willow and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Plumcot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Plumcot Physical Information
White Willow and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of White Willow and Plumcot
Care of White Willow and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.