Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
White Willow
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
White Willow
तामरिस्क
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Tamariske
In French
Le saule blanc
tamarinier
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
tamarisco
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
tamarisco
In Polish
wierzba biała
tamaryszek
In Latin
Populus alba
nemore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Tamarisk
Season and care of White Willow and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Tamarisk season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Tamarisk Physical Information
White Willow and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Tamarisk are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Tamarisk
Care of White Willow and Tamarisk 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 Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.