Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-15
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
White Willow
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
White Willow
tandalja bhaji
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Tampala
In French
Le saule blanc
Tampala
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Tampala
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Tampala
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Tampala
In Polish
wierzba biała
Tampala
In Latin
Populus alba
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Tampala
Season and care of White Willow and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Tampala season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Tampala Physical Information
White Willow and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Tampala are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of White Willow and Tampala
Care of White Willow and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.