Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Desert Willow
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Wüsten Weide
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
desert Willow
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
desert Willow
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
desert Willow
Ave Ave ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Desert Willow and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Desert Willow and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Desert Willow and Bird Cherry
Care of Desert Willow and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.