Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
While desert willow is leafless in the winter but its beautiful spring to fall flowers attract hummingbirds. Tip: look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors, branching structures, and leaf forms.
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 0°F
Water: Low
Native to: Southwest U.S., Mexico
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 25 feet
Mature Width: 20 feet
Mature Form: Irregular
FOLIAGE
Deciduous
Color: Medium green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
Birds
hummingbirds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: White, pink, purple, trumpet-shaped
Season: spring, fall
COMMENTS
Litter: Seasonal
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Attracts Wildlife
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Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Carol Ward