Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Rhinitis
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Curcuma longa
Common Name
White Willow
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
White Willow
हल्दी
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Kurkuma
In French
Le saule blanc
curcuma
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
curcuma
In Polish
wierzba biała
kurkuma
In Latin
Populus alba
turmeric
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Salicaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Turmeric
Season and care of White Willow and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Turmeric season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Turmeric is Neutral.
White Willow and Turmeric Physical Information
White Willow and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Turmeric are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of White Willow and Turmeric
Care of White Willow and Turmeric 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 Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.