Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
White Willow
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
White Willow
Red Buckeye
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Red Buckeye
In French
Le saule blanc
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Red Buckeye
In Polish
wierzba biała
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Populus alba
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Red Buckeye
Season and care of White Willow and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Red Buckeye Physical Information
White Willow and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Red Buckeye are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Red Buckeye
Care of White Willow and Red Buckeye 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 Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.