Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Variegated Dogwood
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Variegated Dogwood
In German
Wüsten Weide
Verändertes Hartriegel
In French
desert Willow
panaché Dogwood
In Spanish
Desert Willow
abigarrado Cornejo
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
variegada Dogwood
In Polish
desert Willow
Kolorowy Dereń
In Latin
desert Willow
Dogwood variegated
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood
Season and care of Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood Physical Information
Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
- Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood
Care of Desert Willow and Variegated Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
