Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Mixed Border
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
White Willow
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
White Willow
Snow Flake
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Schneeflocke
In French
Le saule blanc
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Floco de neve
In Polish
wierzba biała
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Populus alba
Aureus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Willow and Snow Flake
Season and care of White Willow and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Snow Flake season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Snow Flake Physical Information
White Willow and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Snow Flake are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of White Willow and Snow Flake
Care of White Willow and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.