Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Temperate Regions
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
White Willow
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
White Willow
southernwood
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Eberraute
In French
Le saule blanc
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Abrótano
In Polish
wierzba biała
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Populus alba
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Salicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Willow and Southernwood
Season and care of White Willow and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Southernwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
White Willow and Southernwood Physical Information
White Willow and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of White Willow and Southernwood are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of White Willow and Southernwood
Care of White Willow and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.