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Desert Willow

Chilopsis Linearis

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Overview

Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis), a drought-tolerant deciduous shrub, thrives in USDA zones 7-9, attaining heights of 15-30 feet. It has a 15-25-foot spread with an open, airy canopy. This species boasts narrow, elongated leaves along with trumpet-shaped flowers with varied hues from pink to lavender, blooming from late spring to early fall. Ideal for xeriscaping, Chilopsis provides an elegant, wispy silhouette and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Arid
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — elongated leaves along with trumpet-shaped flowers with varied hues from pink to lavender

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Bignoniaceae
Climate
Arid

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Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — Each bloom typically spans 1 to 1.5 inches in length
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — the tree showcases its beauty with an abundant display of trumpet-shaped flowers that burst in hues of pink; lavender and
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9; the tree showcases its beauty with an abundant display of trumpet-shaped flowers, image 53
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — encapsulating the essence of natural beauty and resilience; desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — hence the tree's common name; chilopsis provides an elegant, image 66
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — Its non-invasive root system makes it an excellent choice for planting near structures or walkways; each bloom, image 71
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — a drought-tolerant deciduous shrub
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — blooming from late spring to early fall; thrives in USDA zones 7-9, image 83
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9; the tree showcases its beauty with an abundant display of trumpet-shaped flowers, image 78
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden
Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) — tree with lavender and pink blooms
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