Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Shrub
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Blood tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
COTONEASTER
Common Name
Desert Willow
cotoneaster
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
cotoneaster
In German
Wüsten Weide
Zwergmispel
In French
desert Willow
cotonéaster
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Cotoneaster
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Cotoneaster
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
cotoneaster
In Polish
desert Willow
irga
In Latin
desert Willow
Cornus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Cotoneaster
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Cotoneaster
Season and care of Desert Willow and Cotoneaster is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Cotoneaster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Cotoneaster Physical Information
Desert Willow and Cotoneaster physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Cotoneaster are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
- Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Cotoneaster
Care of Desert Willow and Cotoneaster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.