Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
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
ACER negundo
Common Name
Desert Willow
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Boxelder tree
In German
Wüsten Weide
Boxelder Baum
In French
desert Willow
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Desert Willow
árbol boxelder
In Greek
έρημο Willow
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
desert Willow
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
desert Willow
Boxelder ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Boxelder
Season and care of Desert Willow and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Boxelder Physical Information
Desert Willow and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Boxelder are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Willow and Boxelder
Care of Desert Willow and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, 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 Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.