Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
White Willow
Sourwood
In Hindi
White Willow
Sourwood
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Sourwood
In French
Le saule blanc
Sourwood
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Sourwood
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Sourwood
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Sourwood
In Polish
wierzba biała
Sourwood
In Latin
Populus alba
Sourwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Sourwood
Season and care of White Willow and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Sourwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
White Willow and Sourwood Physical Information
White Willow and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Sourwood are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Sourwood
Care of White Willow and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.