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Tree
Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
Very heat- and drought-tolerant small tree with orchid-like blooms that attract hummingbirds. Needs good drainage.
Recommended uses
- Accent tree
- Xeriscapes
- Pollinator gardens
- Plant type
- Ornamental tree
- Evergreen / deciduous
- Deciduous
- Sun
- Full sun
- Shade tolerance
- Low
- Water needs
- Low
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Bloom color
- Pink, Purple, White
- Mature height
- 15–25 ft
- Mature width
- 10–20 ft
- Maintenance
- Low
- Texas heat tolerance
- High
- Drought tolerance
- High