Chilopsis Desert Willow
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Chilopsis linearis, commonly known as Desert Willow, is a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree with a loose open crown. It typically grows to 15-25’ tall with a spread to 10-15’ wide, though some varieties, like ‘Bubba’, grow taller. It is native to gravelly and rocky soils in the Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico where it is usually found growing in desert grasslands, sandy washes or springs. While the narrow, long leaf shape is indeed willow-like, Chilopsis linearis is in fact related to Catalpa trees, Yellow Bells (Esperanza Tecoma stans), and Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans). While oversized in comparison to other members of its family, ‘Bubba’ remains reasonably sized for compact growing spaces as an ornamental accent.
‘Bubba’ is an eye-catching deciduous tree. Shapely, slender branches can be trained to a variety of silhouettes as a single or multi-trunk tree, or rounded out as a large shrub. Glossy, deep green leaf color creates a tropical-looking effect in combination with bright, orchid-like flowers.
- Type: Tree
- Zone: 6 – 10
- Height: 25 – 30 Feet
- Spread: 25 – 30 Feet
- Bloom Time: Spring through Summer
- Bloom Color: Dark Burgundy & Pink
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low to Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Flower: Showy, Fragrant
- Fruit: Showy
- Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil
- Texas Native
Chilopsis Lin ''Burgundy'
DESCRIPTION An open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree or large shrub. The willowy pendant branches display long, narrow leaves highlighted by fragrant, trumpet-shaped, burgundy-pink flowers that will draw hummingbirds into the garden. Lovely addition to xeric or waterwise landscape. Deciduous.LIGHT Full sun WATERING Once established, water if very dry.BLOOMS Spring to summer MATURE SIZE Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. high, equal width.
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