Botanical Name: Chilopsis linearis
Common Name: Desert Willow Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an irregular, erect to spreading tree, with an irregular branching pattern forming an open, loose canopy; small branches on older plants tend to droop in willow-like fashion Height 10'-20' (25') Spread 3/4 - equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun needed for best flower production Soil sandy preferred; tolerates heavier soils Hardiness some frost (zones 11-13, 18-21): thrives in desert heat Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate-whorled, linear; 2"-5" long, rather bright green, turning brown in fall-winter Flowers lavender-pink, funnel-shaped flowers in showy racemes; corolla is bilabiate, with purple lines and markings; 1 1/2"-2" long; May-Aug. Fruit a long, cylindrical capsule (3"-6") with flattened seeds Propagation: seed or hardwood cuttings Usage: a dramatic, small accent tree for its picturesque form and summer flower display; filtered shade, silhouette; if left unpruned, can be used as background mass or screen; best for informal landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; likes lots of water but is very drought tolerant after established Fertilizing little required Pruning head high and develop the scaffold branch structure; thin Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: California, Texas, and Mexico Family: Bignoniaceae Notes: |
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