Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Carvings, Knife handles
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
OLNEYA tesota
Common Name
China Doll
Ironwood
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
In German
Zimmeresche
Wüsteneisenholz
In French
china doll
désert Ironwood
In Spanish
china doll
Ironwood desierto
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Ironwood έρημο
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
deserto Ironwood
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
pustynia Ironwood
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
desert ironwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Olneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Desert Ironwood
Season and care of China Doll and Desert Ironwood is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Desert Ironwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Desert Ironwood Physical Information
China Doll and Desert Ironwood physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Desert Ironwood are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of China Doll and Desert Ironwood
Care of China Doll and Desert Ironwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Ironwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Ironwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.