Bignoniaceae
Chilopsis linearis subsp. arcuata
Chilopsis linearis subsp. arcuata
Also known as Chilopsis linearis var. arcuata
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Desert Willow · Chilopsis · Xeriscape · Drought Tolerant · Hummingbird Plant · Desert Tree · Southwest Native · Flowering Shrub · Bignoniaceae
Desert willow is a fast-growing, drought-adapted small tree or large shrub that produces stunning trumpet-shaped flowers beloved by hummingbirds throughout summer. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil — it is highly adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions once established and requires minimal supplemental watering. It is an excellent xeriscape choice for hot, dry climates in the Southwest.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry out between waterings · Every 10-14 days once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–10
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
- Attracts
- Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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