Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cordate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
White Willow
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
White Willow
Zonal Geranium
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Le saule blanc
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
zonal Geranium
In Polish
wierzba biała
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Populus alba
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Geraniales
Family
Salicaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of White Willow and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of White Willow and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
White Willow and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of White Willow and Zonal Geranium
Care of White Willow and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.