Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
White Willow
Tangelo
In Hindi
White Willow
Tangelo
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Le saule blanc
Tangelo
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Tangelo
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Tangelo
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
wierzba biała
Tangelo
In Latin
Populus alba
Tangelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Salicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Tangelo
Season and care of White Willow and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Tangelo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Tangelo Physical Information
White Willow and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Tangelo are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Tangelo
Care of White Willow and Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.