Desert Willow
Desert Willow
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Chilopsis linearis
Desert Williow; Flowering Willow; Willow-Leaf Catalpa; Mimbre
15
–
20 feet
15
–
20 feet
Texas and western U.S.
Texas
Full Sun
Very Low
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Full sun. Deciduous with narrow leaves resembling willow. Pink tubular flowers appear throughout the warm season. (‘Bubba’ is a purple-flowered variant.)
Very drought tolerant; do not overwater, especially in winter. Desert willow has an irregular growth habit and blooms on new wood only; it responds well to pruning.
Maintenance
Pruning; training. Avoid overwatering; generally it blooms best after rains, but let it dry out in between.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Tree
Size:
15-20' H, 15-20' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Types:
Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple, White
Bloom Time:
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Leucophyllum frutescens
Hesperocyparis arizonica
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