Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Southeastern United States
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Ironwood
Sourwood
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
Sourwood
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Sourwood
In French
désert Ironwood
Sourwood
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Sourwood
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Sourwood
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Sourwood
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Sourwood
In Latin
desert ironwood
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Sourwood
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Desert Ironwood and Sourwood Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Sourwood are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Ironwood and Sourwood
Care of Desert Ironwood and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Ironwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.