Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Desert Willow
Breadfruit
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Wüsten Weide
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
desert Willow
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Desert Willow
árbol del pan
In Greek
έρημο Willow
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
desert Willow
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
desert Willow
Arum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Breadfruit
Season and care of Desert Willow and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Breadfruit Physical Information
Desert Willow and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Breadfruit are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Breadfruit
Care of Desert Willow and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.