Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Water usually once a day
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
Rhinitis
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
White Willow
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In Hindi
White Willow
शैरन फल
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Sharon Frucht
In French
Le saule blanc
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
wierzba biała
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
Populus alba
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of White Willow and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Sharon Fruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
White Willow and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
- Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Sharon Fruit
Care of White Willow and Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.