Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Central United States
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
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, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
White Willow
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
White Willow
Shingle Oak
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Kies Eiche
In French
Le saule blanc
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Shingle Oak
In Polish
wierzba biała
gont Oak
In Latin
Populus alba
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Salicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Shingle Oak
Season and care of White Willow and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Shingle Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Shingle Oak Physical Information
White Willow and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Shingle Oak are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Willow and Shingle Oak
Care of White Willow and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.