taken while we were in Arizona, Sedona area
The Desert willow grows into a large deciduous shrub to medium size tree with a low branching habit, usually from 15-20 ft. in height and spread. Rarely older individuals can be over 30 ft. tall. Long narrow linear leaves are 5 in. long and drop under moisture stress as well as during winter. Colorful trumpet-shaped […]
For the past couple of weeks, native Desert Willow trees have decorated our environment with their fragrant, orchid-like flowers. This tree is not a true willow, but a member of the family of blooming plants that includes certain Trumpet Vines and Yellowbell Shrubs.
*Chilopsis linearis, Desert willow, medium- to large-sized tree Desert willow is a deciduous, multi-trunk tree that grows fifteen to twenty-five feet tall. It has long, narrow, green leaves with prominent veins and both its foliage and growth habit create a weeping appearance. In late spring, through summer, it produces fragrant, trumpet-shaped, showy blossoms in pink, […]
Chilopsis linearis Water: Very Low Height: 30 ft Spread: 20-30 ft Learn more >
We are once again at the time of year that tests the mettle of people, dogs, and trees. Following our delightfully rainy winter and spring, summer has arrived to turn up the heat and dry us out.
Desert Willow
Planting a desert willow tree can be quite a gardening experience for those who want to try a hand at planting trees. Learn how to take care of a desert willow tree and maintain it, to have it blooming and growing well throughout the year.
Free Shipping on orders over $35 Desert Willow or Chilopsis linearis 10 Seeds Desert Willow, Flowering Willow, Willow-leaved Catalpa, Willowleaf Catalpa, Bow Willow, Flor De Mimbre, Mimbre Bignoniaceae (Trumpet-Creeper Family) This listing is for 10 Seeds Named for its resemblance to willows, this popular ornamental tree is actually related to catalpa trees, Yellowbells (Tecoma stans), and Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans). Its exotic-looking blooms, rapid growth, drought tolerance, and ease of maintenance have made it a sought-after plant within its range, which in nature is from south-central Texas south to Nuevo Leon and Zacatecas in Mexico and west all the way to southern California and Baja California. Adapted to desert washes, it does best with just enough water to keep it blooming and healthily green through the warm months. Many cultivars have been selected, with varying flower colors, leaf sizes, and amounts of seed pods. Desert-willow is a 15-40 ft., slender-twigged, small tree or large shrub, often with leaning, twisting trunk and open, spreading crown. Leaves are deciduous, willow-like, light green, both opposite and alternate, 4-12 inches long and 1/3 inch wide. The blossom is funnel-shaped, 1-1 1/2 inches long, spreading at the opening into 5 ruffled, petal-like lobes. The flower is white with purple streaks within the throat. By early autumn, the violet-scented flowers, which appear after summer rains, are replaced by slender seedpods, 6-10 inches long, which remain dangling from the branches. A showy, fast-growing, drought-tolerant ornamental tree with very decorative blooms Attracts: Birds , Butterflies , Hummingbirds Use Medicinal: Floral decoctions taken for coughs and bronchial problems in Mexico Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple , Violet Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct Bloom Notes: Mostly blooms heaviest May to June but will continue to bloom sporadically throughout the warm season after rains. Flower color ranges from solid white or muted pink to darker rose and purple, as well as two-toned combinations of those colors. Throat often yellow-tinged. Many cultivars available with varying flower colors. We only ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week. Please have your order in by Monday morning 9am in order to get same week shipping. If you experience any issues with your order please make sure to take clear pictures of the issues and contact us. Thanks
Tree of the Month: The Desert Willow Learn about this drought-tolerant, Central Texas tree and how to identify it. Growing plants in the Texas summer heat can be a difficult task. Many plants that flourish in other parts of the country have a hard time with our clay soils, 100+ degree days, and low rainfall.
Currently, Desert Willow trees with their fragrant, orchid-like flowers are filling the Santa Cruz Valley with soft, spring color. Not a true willow, Chilopsis linearis is a member of the family of blooming plants that includes Yellowbells and certain trumpet vines.
Chilopsis saligua (Desert Willow). Plate from 'Journal et Flore des Jardins' (1856). Paris, Rousselon. archive.org
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Desert Willow ‘Bubba’ is a vigorous, fast-growing upright selection of desert willow that originated in Texas.
