Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Chilopsis linearis
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Beech tarcrust
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
Allergy
Asthma
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Fagus sylvatica
Common Name
Desert Willow
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Copper Beech
In German
Wüsten Weide
Copper Beech
In French
desert Willow
Hêtre pourpre
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Copper Beech
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Copper Beech
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Copper Beech
In Polish
desert Willow
Czerwony buk
In Latin
desert Willow
Copper Beech
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Copper Beech
Season and care of Desert Willow and Copper Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Copper Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Copper Beech is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Copper Beech Physical Information
Desert Willow and Copper Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Copper Beech are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
- Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Desert Willow and Copper Beech
Care of Desert Willow and Copper Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.