Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Flowering Quince
In German
Wüsten Weide
Flowering Quince
In French
desert Willow
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Flowering Quince
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Flowering Quince
In Polish
desert Willow
Flowering Quince
In Latin
desert Willow
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Chaenomeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Desert Willow and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Quince season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Desert Willow and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Flowering Quince
Care of Desert Willow and Flowering Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.