Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Warm and moist climatic conditions
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Rhinitis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
White Willow
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
White Willow
सीताफल
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Zuckerapfel
In French
Le saule blanc
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Pinha
In Polish
wierzba biała
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Populus alba
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Salicaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Willow and Sugar Apple
Season and care of White Willow and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Sugar Apple Physical Information
White Willow and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Sugar Apple are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Willow and Sugar Apple
Care of White Willow and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.