Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
White Willow
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
White Willow
Wintercreeper
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Weißbunte
In French
Le saule blanc
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
wintercreeper
In Polish
wierzba biała
wintercreeper
In Latin
Populus alba
wintercreeper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Celastrales
Family
Salicaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Wintercreeper
Season and care of White Willow and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Wintercreeper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Wintercreeper Physical Information
White Willow and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Wintercreeper are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Wintercreeper
Care of White Willow and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.