Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Arbutus
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
सदाबहार
desert broom
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Wüste Besen
In French
arbousier
desert broom
In Spanish
Arbitus
escoba del desierto
In Greek
κουμαριά
desert broom
In Portuguese
árbuto
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
mącznik
desert broom
In Latin
arbutus
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arbutus and Desert Broom
Season and care of Arbutus and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Desert Broom Physical Information
Arbutus and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Desert Broom are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Arbutus and Desert Broom
Care of Arbutus and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.