Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought
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
Water more in summer
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
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Desert Willow
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Silver Birch
In German
Wüsten Weide
Weißbirke
In French
desert Willow
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Abedul de plata
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Silver Birch
In Polish
desert Willow
Silver Birch
In Latin
desert Willow
Argentum Birch
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Silver Birch
Season and care of Desert Willow and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Silver Birch Physical Information
Desert Willow and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Silver Birch are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Desert Willow and Silver Birch
Care of Desert Willow and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.