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Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
A graceful native tree with orchid-like blooms in white, pink, or purple that attract hummingbirds throughout the warm season.
Features
Orchid-like bloomsLong bloom seasonAttracts carpenter bees and hummingbirdsWillow-like foliage
Best Uses
Patio shade treePollinator gardenNaturalized landscape
Ecological Value
Attracts
beeshummingbirds
Quick Stats
Water NeedsLow
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size25 ft H × 20 ft W
Growth Ratemoderate
Maintenancemoderate
HardinessUSDA 9-11
Bloom SeasonSpring-Fall
Bloom ColorWhite/Pink/Purple
Litter Levelseasonal
ThornsNone
Native RegionSouthwestern US, Mexico
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.