Chilopsis linearis

Desert Willow

Family: Bignoniaceae Bignonia


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, pollard, standard, specimen
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive