Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Australia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Desert Willow
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Wüsten Weide
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
desert Willow
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
desert Willow
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
desert Willow
Pink arbor flamma
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Desert Willow and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.