Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
White Willow
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In Hindi
White Willow
Twinleaf
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Twinleaf
In French
Le saule blanc
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Twinleaf
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Twinleaf
In Polish
wierzba biała
Twinleaf
In Latin
Populus alba
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Salicaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Twinleaf
Season and care of White Willow and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Twinleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Twinleaf Physical Information
White Willow and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Twinleaf are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of White Willow and Twinleaf
Care of White Willow and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.