Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Chilopsis linearis
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Copper
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Macadamia
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Macadamia
In German
Wüsten Weide
Macadamia
In French
desert Willow
Macadamia
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Macadamia
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Macadamia
In Polish
desert Willow
Macadamia
In Latin
desert Willow
Macadamia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Macadamia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Macadamia
Season and care of Desert Willow and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Macadamia Physical Information
Desert Willow and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Macadamia are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Desert Willow and Macadamia
Care of Desert Willow and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.