Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Tree, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Hummingbirds, Carpenter Bees |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
25' × 25' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | April-August |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 0-10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Long, linear |
| Fruit | Legume (bean) |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | A beautiful deciduous (loses leaves annually) tree with long, narrow leaves and showy bell shaped blooms. There are several cultivars available with blooms ranging from light pink to dark purple. This tree is generally multi-trunked and spreading but can be pruned if a narrow, upright specimen is more desirable. Just keep in mind that too much pruning will weaken the structural integrity of tree. Desert willows will often work in spaces where Mesquites (Prosopis velutina) or Acacias (Vachellia farnesiana) would be too large. Because of its deciduous nature consider planting this tree to shade a window in the summer and allow light in during the winter. Typically found in habitat near areas with more reliable moisture so this tree will benefit from regular irrigation in the hot months. |
