Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Desert Willow
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Yellow Birch
In German
Wüsten Weide
Yellow Birch
In French
desert Willow
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
έρημο Willow
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
desert Willow
żółte brzozy
In Latin
desert Willow
Birch flavum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Desert Willow and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Desert Willow and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Yellow Birch
Care of Desert Willow and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.