Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Not Available
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
Tropical Forests
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
willow acacia
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Weiden Akazie
Ylang-Ylang
In French
saule acacia
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
acacia sauce
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Jagodlin
In Latin
lignis salices
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ylang-Ylang has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is Not Available and Ylang-Ylang season is Not Available. The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Willow Acacia and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Willow Acacia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.