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California Native Plant

Chilopsis linearis

Desert Willow

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This desert willow is open and airy as a small tree, and with age develops shaggy bark and twisting trunks. The flowers of the tree appear in spring and through the fall while the leaves will drop early. Pruning this 25' tree can make it very attractive. Needs good drainage. Is rather unattractive in winter. Native in desert washes to 5000'. Some supplemental water will improve appearance. Moderately fast. Seed pods are persistant. Cannot tolerate overwatering. Flowers on new wood.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Purple, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Grey, Tan

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.