Burgundy Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy'
An open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree or large shrub. The willowy pendant branches display long, narrow leaves highlighted by fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KY-lop-sis lin-e-A-ris |
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Garden style: | Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 10 - 13, 18 - 21, 29, 30, 33 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 15 to 20 ft. high, equal width. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Weeping |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring to summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2413 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: fall.
Design Ideas
A beautiful accent tree that easily fits into average beds and borders. Use as a visual screen along property lines to block neighbors without losing much light or air circulation. A stunning single specimen in bloom and under night lighting. Perfect to augment dry xeriscape plantings in open beds with luxurios looks.
Companion Plants
Group desert willow with other star dryland performers such as All Gold Bougainvillea, (Boungainvillea x 'All Gold'), Dark Purple Autumn Sage, (Salvia greggii 'Navajo Dark Purple'), Zamphir Dwarf Coreopsis, (Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir') and Golden Sword Yucca, (Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword').
History
Chilopsis is a shrubby tree native to the deserts from California south into Mexico and east to Texas. It is found in dry washes where it survives on water trapped deep underground. The species flowers are pale pink and trumpet shape indicates its presence in the Bignonia family of trumpet vines.
Lore
In the desert, these plants provide valuable hummingbird nectar and are jealously guarded.
An open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree or large shrub. The willowy pendant branches display long, narrow leaves highlighted by fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: fall.
Design Ideas
A beautiful accent tree that easily fits into average beds and borders. Use as a visual screen along property lines to block neighbors without losing much light or air circulation. A stunning single specimen in bloom and under night lighting. Perfect to augment dry xeriscape plantings in open beds with luxurios looks.
Companion Plants
Group desert willow with other star dryland performers such as All Gold Bougainvillea, (Boungainvillea x 'All Gold'), Dark Purple Autumn Sage, (Salvia greggii 'Navajo Dark Purple'), Zamphir Dwarf Coreopsis, (Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir') and Golden Sword Yucca, (Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword').
History
Chilopsis is a shrubby tree native to the deserts from California south into Mexico and east to Texas. It is found in dry washes where it survives on water trapped deep underground. The species flowers are pale pink and trumpet shape indicates its presence in the Bignonia family of trumpet vines.
Lore
In the desert, these plants provide valuable hummingbird nectar and are jealously guarded.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KY-lop-sis lin-e-A-ris |
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Garden style: | Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 10 - 13, 18 - 21, 29, 30, 33 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 15 to 20 ft. high, equal width. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Weeping |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring to summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2413 |
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