Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
Chilopsis linearis flower 2 by Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
10m | Max | 5m |
3m | Min | 2m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Desert Willow Overview
Chilopsis linearis is a deciduous tree species also known as Desert Willow due to its willow-like foliage and dependent on how tall individuals grow, they are classed as either shrubs or small trees. Grown for their big, showy, often pink or white flowers and tendency to do well in warm, dry conditions and multiple cultivars exist. This genus has also been hybridised with the closely related genus Catalpa.