Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Desert Willow
In Hindi
Tabebuia
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Tabebuia
Wüsten Weide
In French
Tabebuia
desert Willow
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Desert Willow
In Greek
Tabebuia
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Willow deserto
In Polish
Tabebuia
desert Willow
In Latin
Tabebuia
desert Willow
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Desert Willow
Season and care of Tabebuia and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Desert Willow Physical Information
Tabebuia and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Desert Willow are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Desert Willow
Care of Tabebuia and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.