Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
White Willow
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
White Willow
Stevia
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Stevia
In French
Le saule blanc
Stevia
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Stevia
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Stevia
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Stevia
In Polish
wierzba biała
Stewia
In Latin
Populus alba
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Salicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Stevia
Season and care of White Willow and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Stevia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Stevia Physical Information
White Willow and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Stevia are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Stevia
Care of White Willow and Stevia 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 Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.