A graceful, summer-blooming, deciduous shrub, native to desert washes where it grows in gravelly soils and intense heat. Forms a large, multi-branched shrub or small tree reaching up to 15′-20′ tall and wide with narrow, willow-like leaves. Terminal clusters of showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer come in shades of white, to pink and purple that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Long, bean-like pods follow and hold on into winter. Enjoys hot climates with plenty of sun, decent drainage and occasional to moderate water. Avoid cool coastal conditions and heavy wet soils. Grows fast when happy with no pest or disease problems, demanding little. A great option for along sidewalks.
Chilopsis linearis
desert willow
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- Average Height: 12 - 20 ft
- Average Width: 10 - 20 ft
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Our monthly inventory was updated on April 29, 2026. To confirm current availability, please call ahead. We do not ship plants.
| Inventory Notes | 1g |
|---|---|
| 53 young | 67 available$13.50 each |
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