Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
White Willow
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
White Willow
Ranunculus
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Ranunkel
In French
Le saule blanc
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
ranúnculo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Ranogkylos
In Polish
wierzba biała
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Populus alba
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Salicaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Ranunculus
Season and care of White Willow and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Ranunculus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Ranunculus Physical Information
White Willow and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Ranunculus are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of White Willow and Ranunculus
Care of White Willow and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.