Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-5
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
White Willow
Red Clover
In Hindi
White Willow
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Rotklee
In French
Le saule blanc
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
wierzba biała
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Populus alba
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Salicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Red Clover
Season and care of White Willow and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Red Clover season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Clover is Neutral.
White Willow and Red Clover Physical Information
White Willow and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Red Clover are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Red Clover
Care of White Willow and Red Clover 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 Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.