Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
China
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Acer griseum
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
ACER griseum
Common Name
Desert Willow
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
paperbark maple
In German
Wüsten Weide
paperbark Ahorn
In French
desert Willow
érable paperbark
In Spanish
Desert Willow
arce paperbark
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
desert Willow
klon paperbark
In Latin
desert Willow
paperbark acernis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple
Care of Desert Willow and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.