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California Native Plant

Chilopsis linearis

Desert Willow

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This winter decidous tree grows to be 25' x 20'. Great small tree, develops shaggy bark and twisting trunks with age. The trumpet-shaped flowers appear spring through fall. Flowers attract hummingbirds while seed pods attract other native birds. Native to the southwest U.S and Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Purple, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

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, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.