Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow)

Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) with purple flowers and narrow green leaves on the plant.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink purple trumpet flowers and narrow foliage on woody stems.

Botanical name: Chilopsis linearis

Common name: Desert Willow

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Image gallery: 14 images
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) with long slender brown fruit hanging on thin green branches
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) branches holding long slender brown seed pods among narrow green foliage
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) tree with pink flowers covering thin branches against blue sky
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) tree branches loaded with many trumpet-shaped pink flowers in open air
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up with narrow green leaves on branches
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower clusters nestled among narrow green leaves on woody stems.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up with green buds on a thin stem.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) showing soft pink trumpet flower clusters with many small green buds.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up with yellow throat and thin green leaves.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) flower with ruffled pink petals and a yellow center on branches.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up, narrow green leaves on woody branch
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink trumpet shaped flowers nestled among many slender green foliage stems
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up with purple throat and thin green foliage.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) flower clusters with trumpet-shaped petals in shades of pink and purple.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up with green narrow leaves, side angle.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower cluster with narrow green leaves, capturing the ruffled edges.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) with pink flower clusters on a branch, looking up through leaves.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) branch with pink flower clusters reaching toward a clear blue sky.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) with pink flower clusters on a green leafy branch
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) branches covered in pink trumpet-shaped flowers against a blue sky
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) green plant with long narrow leaves reaching toward the blue sky
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) foliage with narrow green leaves and small budding flower tips visible
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up with ruffled edges on narrow green leaves.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) trumpet flower with pink petals, yellow throat, and dark purple veins.
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower close up on thin green leaves and branches
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) pink flower with yellow throat on narrow green leaves and buds
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) with pink flower clusters on a green tree branch
Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow) with delicate pink flower clusters spread across narrow green leaves.


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