Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central America, West Indies
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Musa acuminata
Common Name
White Willow
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In Hindi
White Willow
लाल केला
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Red Banana
In French
Le saule blanc
Red Banana
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Red Banana
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Banana vermelha
In Polish
wierzba biała
Red Banana
In Latin
Populus alba
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Salicaceae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Willow and Red Banana
Season and care of White Willow and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Red Banana season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
White Willow and Red Banana Physical Information
White Willow and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Red Banana are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of White Willow and Red Banana
Care of White Willow and Red Banana 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 Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.