Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
SALIX alba
Common Name
Ironwood
White Willow
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
White Willow
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Oiite Oilloo
In French
désert Ironwood
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
wierzba biała
In Latin
desert ironwood
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and White Willow
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Ironwood and White Willow Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and White Willow are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Ironwood and White Willow
Care of Desert Ironwood and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Ironwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.