Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
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, Do Not over Water
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
White Willow
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
White Willow
Spindle Tree
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Spindelbaum
In French
Le saule blanc
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Árvore spindle
In Polish
wierzba biała
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Populus alba
Ligno colos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Celastrales
Family
Salicaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Spindle Tree
Season and care of White Willow and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Spindle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Spindle Tree Physical Information
White Willow and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Spindle Tree are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Spindle Tree
Care of White Willow and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.