Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Chilopsis linearis
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Desert Willow
Grapefruit
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
चकोतरा
In German
Wüsten Weide
Grapefruit
In French
desert Willow
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Pomelo
In Greek
έρημο Willow
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Toranja
In Polish
desert Willow
grejpfrut
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Grapefruit
Season and care of Desert Willow and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Grapefruit Physical Information
Desert Willow and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Grapefruit are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Grapefruit
Care of Desert Willow and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.