Desert Willow

Pummelo

About Desert Willow and Pummelo

Desert Willow

Pummelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Chilopsis linearis

African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo

Number of Varieties

1210

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

12-10

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

White

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange

White, Yellow, Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Dermatitis, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHILOPSIS linearis

CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'

Common Name

Desert Willow

pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock

In Hindi

रेगिस्तान विलो

चकोतरा

In German

Wüsten Weide

Pampelmuse

In French

desert Willow

Citrus maxima

In Spanish

Desert Willow

Citrus maxima

In Greek

έρημο Willow

πομέλο

In Portuguese

Willow deserto

Pomelo

In Polish

desert Willow

Pomarańcza olbrzymia

In Latin

desert Willow

Citrus maxima

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Sapindales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Chilopsis

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Tecomeae

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

70175

1 27800

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Properties of Desert Willow and Pummelo

Wondering what are the properties of Desert Willow and Pummelo? We provide you with everything About Desert Willow and Pummelo. Desert Willow doesn't have thorns and Pummelo doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Willow does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Willow has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pummelo has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Desert Willow and Pummelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Desert Willow and Pummelo

Season and care of Desert Willow and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.

Desert Willow and Pummelo Physical Information

Desert Willow and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Pummelo are as follows:

Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Desert Willow and Pummelo

Care of Desert Willow and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.