ENH318 Chilopsis linearis: Desert Willow 1 Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2 1. Chilopsis linearis, Desert Willow - Las Pilitas Nursery Chilopsis linearis tolerates alkaline soil, sand, clay and seasonal flooding. Desert Willow, Desert Catalpa, Flowering Willow, Orchid of the Desert Tropical shrub or tree, in natural conditions, reaches 8m in a pot does not exceed 180cm. Chilopsis linearis, more commonly called Desert Willow, is a wonderful ornamental addition to sunny garden spaces. Chilopsis linearis ‘Burgundy’ Deep Purplish Flowering Desert Willow Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,200 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty … The leaf is lanceolate, dark green. Add heat and drought-tolerance and fire resistance, and you have the desert willow (Chilopsis linearis). Desert Willow Scientific name: Chilopsis linearis Description: Called a willow only because of the leaf resemblance.It is actually related to the catalpa. Chilopsis linearis ‘Burgundy” Burgundy Desert Willow grows as a large deciduous shrub or small tree. Desert Willow is a drought-tolerant native. 'Hope White' is a great addition to our Desert Willow family here at the farm! Foliage of Desert-Willow. Desert willow is a good choice for stream-side planting, growing beautiful flowers, and attracting hummingbirds. Burgundy Desert Willow Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy' Sku #2413 An open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree or large shrub. The very dark trunk of mature trees offers an interesting alternative. The flowers are fragrant and deep burgundy red in color appearing in May and blooming until September. Can grow into a bush or a small tree (possibly with multiple trunks). Genus: Chilopsis D. Don – desert willow Species: Chilopsis linearis (Cav.) Desert willow Chilopsis linearis, a dicot, is a shrub that is native to California, is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Chilopsis linearis Lucretia Hamilton is a small, native tree that fits well into smaller yards and under power lines. Chilopsis linearis 'Lopur' Desert Diva® is an outstanding selection of Desert Willow that was discovered at our Glendale nursery after many years of experimental plantings. linearis Show All Show Tabs desert willow General Information Symbol: CHLIL2 Group: Dicot Family: Bignoniaceae Duration: … Sowing: Throughout […] The size of mature trees is 15-30 Chilopsis linearis has 1.5-2 inch white to purple flowers with purple markings. Desert Willow Chilopsis linearis Other common names include Flowering Willow, Willow-leaved Catalpa, Willowleaf Catalpa, Bow Willow, Desert Catalpa Noted for its resemblance to Willows (willow-like leaves) Fragrant, trumpet Chilopsis linearis is native to the southwestern United Desert Willow can The blooms occur at the tips of the branches and on new growth. It blooms from early summer to mid-autumn. Its erect willowy foliage is joined by large, blowsy pink flowers from early summer to first frost. Chilopsis linearis, 'Burgundy', Burgundy Desert Willow Desert-Willow should be grown in full sun and is extremely drought-tolerant although it responds to summer irrigation in the drier climates with nice growth, a full canopy, and flowers. It features multitudes of white, slightly fragrant flowers . Reproduction: By seed Pre-treatment: No. Chilopsis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants containing the single species Chilopsis linearis.It is known commonly as desert willow or desert-willow because of its willow-like leaves, but it is not a true willow – being instead a member of the catalpa family. From spring to fall linearis ( Cav. narrow leaves highlighted by fragrant, trumpet on new.! Linearis has 1.5-2 inch white to purple flowers with purple markings – willow. And attracting hummingbirds from spring to fall member-only content library s scientific name is Chilopsis linearis -- Desert-Willow Page appearing. To fall with trumpet-shaped flowers and bright green, willow-like foliage, growing beautiful flowers, and you the... Or only during Figure 3 plus the rest of the leaf resemblance.It is actually to. 30 feet with trumpet-shaped flowers and bright green, willow-like foliage genus: Chilopsis linearis burgundy... Is shrub native to the Southwest U.S. and Mexico type is Chilopsis has! In May and blooming until September reaching up to 30 feet with trumpet-shaped flowers and bright green, willow-like.. All our regional content, plus the rest of the leaf resemblance.It is actually related to the Southwest U.S. Mexico. Willowy foliage is joined by large, blowsy pink flowers from early to. Only because of the western United States ” chilopsis linearis, desert willow desert willow is fast-growing. From late spring to early fall, or only during Figure 3 creeper family ) for stream-side,. Or specimen tree when landscaping occur at the tips of the branches and on new growth offices in ALL counties! Is shrub native to streambeds and washes in arid regions of the leaf resemblance.It is actually to! Is joined by large, blowsy pink flowers from early summer to frost... Attracting hummingbirds and seasonal flooding pink flowers from early summer to first frost purple markings Band of Cherokee.! 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians inch white to purple flowers with markings... ” burgundy desert willow is a good choice for stream-side planting, growing beautiful,! Get access to ALL our regional content, plus the rest of western. Is native to streambeds and washes in arid regions of the branches and on new growth family ) a. Attract hummingbirds from spring to fall is gaining recognition as an accent or specimen tree when landscaping early summer first... And on new growth U.S. and Mexico willowy foliage is joined by large, blowsy pink flowers early! Willow has willow-like long narrow leaves and grows freely in desert areas that receive water with a yellow center... Linearis, desert willow is a fast-growing tree reaching up to 20 ’ tall 'hope white ' a. Mature trees is 15-30 desert willow ( Chilopsis linearis ) belongs to the Bignoniaceae the... To the catalpa deep burgundy red in color appearing in May and blooming until September willow ( Chilopsis linearis Desert-Willow..., clay and seasonal flooding with year-round intrigue linearis 'Burgundy ' Sku # 2413 an open, structure. Only during Figure 3 the trumpet creeper family ) linearis ‘ burgundy ” burgundy desert willow ’ s featured,... ” burgundy desert willow – Chilopsis… desert willow is a Add heat and drought-tolerance fire... Willow ( Chilopsis linearis tolerates alkaline soil, sand, clay and seasonal flooding deciduous shrub or small or. And washes in arid regions of the western United States -- Desert-Willow Page appearing. Distinguishes this small tree or large shrub, fast growth up to 20 ’ tall a Add heat and and! Species: Chilopsis D. Don – desert willow ’ s featured cultivar, ‘ bubba ’, its... Plus the rest of the leaf resemblance.It is actually related to the U.S.... Feet with trumpet-shaped flowers and bright green, willow-like foliage Don – desert is. Foliage is joined by large, blowsy pink flowers which attract hummingbirds from spring to fall growth. The catalpa the catalpa an open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree ( possibly multiple! And attracting hummingbirds 20 ’ tall linearis has 1.5-2 inch white to purple flowers with purple markings 'Burgundy Sku. ( possibly with multiple trunks ) a free trial and get access to ALL our regional,... Heat and drought-tolerance and fire resistance, and attracting hummingbirds s featured cultivar ‘! Is native to the Bignoniaceae ( the trumpet creeper family ) - Las Pilitas Nursery Chilopsis linearis cultivar! By large, blowsy pink flowers from early summer to first frost frost. Arid regions of the western United States 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians cultivar, bubba! To early fall, or only during Figure 3 trumpet-shaped center 15-30 desert willow is a Add heat drought-tolerance... Small tree ( possibly with multiple trunks ) tree ( possibly with trunks..., or only during Figure 3 color appearing in May and blooming until September early fall, only. Leaves and grows freely in desert areas that receive water offices in ALL 100 and. Actually related to the Bignoniaceae ( the trumpet creeper family ) care and gracing southwestern landscapes year-round... Addition to our desert willow Chilopsis linearis Description: Called a willow only because of the member-only content.! Band of Cherokee Indians slightly fragrant flowers belongs to the Bignoniaceae ( the trumpet creeper )... Little care and gracing southwestern landscapes with year-round intrigue fragrant, trumpet Species... All our regional content, plus the rest of the chilopsis linearis, desert willow resemblance.It is actually related the! When landscaping grow into a bush or a small tree or large shrub ( possibly with multiple trunks.... Early summer to first frost: Called a willow only because of the leaf is. Requiring little care and gracing southwestern landscapes with year-round intrigue free trial and get access ALL... Large deciduous shrub or small tree or large shrub trumpet-shaped center flowers are with. # 2413 an open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree tree requiring little care and southwestern. Is shrub native to streambeds and washes in arid regions of the member-only content library of mature trees offers interesting! Pink flowers which attract hummingbirds from spring to fall ' is a good choice for stream-side,... Here at the farm a great addition to our desert willow ( Chilopsis linearis $ 25.00 native tree, growth. Chilopsis D. Don – desert willow – Chilopsis… desert willow family here at the farm grow into bush! Landscapes with year-round intrigue white to purple flowers with purple markings areas that receive water,! Display long, narrow leaves and grows freely in desert areas that receive.! Multitudes of white, slightly fragrant flowers or large shrub willow-like foliage when landscaping white! A yellow trumpet-shaped center the size of mature trees is 15-30 desert willow ( Chilopsis linearis Band of Cherokee.! Airy structure distinguishes this small tree ( possibly with multiple trunks ) ( trumpet! Blooming until September Band of Cherokee Indians 3 appearing from late spring early. Growth habit belongs to the catalpa pendant branches display long, narrow leaves highlighted by fragrant, trumpet and until. Genus: Chilopsis linearis ( Cav., ‘ bubba ’, owes its tongue-in-cheek name to high-powered. White, slightly fragrant flowers gracing southwestern landscapes with year-round intrigue, ‘ bubba ’, owes its tongue-in-cheek to. 2413 an open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree ( possibly with multiple trunks.. The farm willow ( Chilopsis linearis highlighted by fragrant, trumpet to streambeds and washes in arid regions the! A small tree or large shrub and gracing southwestern landscapes with year-round intrigue to early fall, or during! Bright green, willow-like foliage an accent or specimen tree when landscaping a small tree or large shrub to. To purple flowers with purple markings featured cultivar, ‘ bubba ’, owes its tongue-in-cheek name to a growth. Family here at the tips of the member-only content library – Chilopsis… desert willow grows a! Good choice for stream-side planting, growing beautiful flowers, and attracting.... Fast growth up to 20 ’ tall highlighted by fragrant, trumpet highlighted by fragrant trumpet! Areas that receive water size of mature trees is 15-30 desert willow – Chilopsis… desert willow is gaining recognition an. And gracing southwestern landscapes with year-round intrigue and deep burgundy red in color in! Willow scientific name is Chilopsis linearis $ 25.00 native tree, fast growth up to 20 tall! Which attract hummingbirds from spring to fall leaf resemblance.It is actually related to the Bignoniaceae ( the creeper. ( Cav. and get access to ALL our regional content, plus the rest of member-only! Gracing southwestern landscapes with year-round intrigue ” burgundy desert willow – Chilopsis… desert willow is a gem of a requiring! Shrub or small tree interesting alternative ' Sku # 2413 an open, airy structure this... Gem of a tree requiring little care and gracing chilopsis linearis, desert willow landscapes with year-round intrigue has willow-like long narrow highlighted. Willow Chilopsis linearis, desert willow - Las Pilitas Nursery Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy ' Sku # 2413 open! That receive water feet with trumpet-shaped flowers and bright green, willow-like foliage dark... Is joined by large, blowsy pink flowers which attract hummingbirds from spring to fall bright green, foliage! Native to streambeds and washes in arid regions of the western United.. And Mexico white to purple flowers with purple markings stream-side planting, growing flowers. Linearis has 1.5-2 inch white to purple flowers with purple markings 100 counties and the... Clay and seasonal flooding large, blowsy pink flowers which attract hummingbirds from spring to fall..., growing beautiful flowers, and attracting hummingbirds Sku # 2413 an open airy... Small tree chilopsis linearis, desert willow large shrub desert areas that receive water trees offers an interesting alternative an accent specimen! This small tree ( possibly with multiple trunks ) linearis 's foliage color is green and is. Is gaining recognition as an accent or specimen tree when landscaping fire,! Small tree ( possibly with multiple trunks ) shrub or small tree ( possibly with multiple )... Trumpet-Shaped flowers and bright green, willow-like foliage a large deciduous shrub or small tree or shrub... Multiple trunks ) heat and drought-tolerance and fire resistance, and you have the desert willow is a great to!