Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Allergy
Rhinitis
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
White Willow
Schefflera
In Hindi
White Willow
Schefflera
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Schefflera
In French
Le saule blanc
Schefflera
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Schefflera
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Schefflera
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Schefflera
In Polish
wierzba biała
Schefflera
In Latin
Populus alba
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Salicaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Schefflera
Season and care of White Willow and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Schefflera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Schefflera Physical Information
White Willow and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of White Willow and Schefflera
Care of White Willow and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.