Salix alba

White Willow

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Large deciduous tree with flexible branches and silver-green foliage. Prefers wet soil and full sun. Rarely suitable indoors due to massive size; best for conservatories or outdoor landscaping.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Willow
Family Salicaceae
Genus Salix
Species Alba
Origin Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Blooming Monoecious catkins appear in early spring before leaves fully develop
Leaf Color Silver-green to grey-green, yellow in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moisture-retentive loamy soil with high water retention capacity

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Watering

High moisture requirement, keeps soil consistently wet especially in summer

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure outdoors; indoors requires intense grow lights near window

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Apr-Sept)

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Pruning

Prune heavily in late winter while dormant to control size and shape

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Willow Leaf Beetle

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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