Botanical Name: Chitalpa x tashkentensis
Common Name: Chitalpa Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a mostly multi-trunked tree, with rapid growth forming a loosely rounded canopy; a large Oleander-shaped shrub if unpruned - easily developed into tree-form Height 20' - 30' Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in full-sun habitats at most locations; tolerates some shade at hot inland sites Soil prefers well-draining; tolerates clay if not overwatered Hardiness hardy (zones 12, 13, 18-24): best suited for warm, low-elevation sites Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite or whorled, elliptic-lanceolate; bright green, 3"-5" long Flowers light pink to white, trumpet-shaped, with ruffled edges to the corolla; throat of corolla purple-striped; May - July Fruit if present, a long silique (3"-4" long) Propagation: semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent small to medium-sized accent tree, valued for its heavy flower display, lush 'tropical' appearance and drought tolerance; patio tree or slope tree; can be used as large background mass-screen if unpruned Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak (14-21 days in summer) - drops leaves early if drought-stressed Fertilizing little needed after establishment Pruning head high and develop primary branch structure selectively head back and thin afterflowering to maintain size Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other a hybrid of Chilopsis linearis X Catalpa bignonioides Origin: hybrid cultivar Family: Bignoniaceae Notes: |
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