Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Australia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Bronze, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
EUCALYPTUS cinerea
Common Name
Desert Willow
Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Tree
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Hydrangea
In German
Wüsten Weide
Hortensie
In French
desert Willow
Hortensia
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Hortensia
In Greek
έρημο Willow
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Hortênsia
In Polish
desert Willow
Hortensja
In Latin
desert Willow
Hibiscus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree
Season and care of Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree Physical Information
Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar Tree height is 1,085.00 cm and width 605.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Silver Dollar Tree flower color: White
- Silver Dollar Tree leaf color: Blue and Silver
Care of Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree
Care of Desert Willow and Silver Dollar Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar Tree needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.