Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
10, 11, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Asthma
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Desert Willow
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
कटहल
In German
Wüsten Weide
Jack
In French
desert Willow
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
Desert Willow
yaca
In Greek
έρημο Willow
καρποί
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
jaca
In Polish
desert Willow
chlebowca
In Latin
desert Willow
Jackfruit
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Jackfruit
Season and care of Desert Willow and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Jackfruit Physical Information
Desert Willow and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Jackfruit are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Jackfruit
Care of Desert Willow and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.