Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Fruit Trees
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Orange
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Desert Willow
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
कोको बेर
In German
Wüsten Weide
coco Plum
In French
desert Willow
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Coco Plum
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Coco Plum
In Polish
desert Willow
coco plum
In Latin
desert Willow
coco plum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Coco Plum
Season and care of Desert Willow and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Coco Plum Physical Information
Desert Willow and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Coco Plum are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Desert Willow and Coco Plum
Care of Desert Willow and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.