Chilopsis linearis

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Chilopsis linearis
Chilopsis linearis
Chilopsis linearis

Species Name: Chilopsis linearis
Common Name: Desert Willow

Graceful, open structure with curving branches. Beautiful trumpet-like flowers attract hummingbirds. Drought tolerant. Showy flowers and lacy foliage. Very attractive tree for small spaces.

Plant Family: Bignoniaceae
Plant Type: Tree
Height by Width: 20' H x 15' W
Growth Habit: Multi-branched, weeping willow-like
Deciduous/Evergreen: Winter deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
Soil Preference: Adaptable
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
Cold Hardy to:
Flower Season: Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Endangered?: Not Llisted
Distribution: Desert, adjacent to Transverse and Peninsular Ranges. To Utah, New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
Natural Habitat: Sandy washes below 4,500'

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