Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
Bignoniaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
10–30 ft
Spread
10-15 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained, Tolerates Dry
Soil pH
adaptable (acidic to alkaline)
Water
Low
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 8a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
May to September
Origin
southwestern and west Texas, extreme southwestern Utah
Watch for this season
RustHigh
Uredinial Stage (Summer)
CarpenterwormModerate
Pupation & Adult Emergence
Diseases: Regionally Documented (4)
Pests: Regionally Documented (4)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.