Trees
Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
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Deciduous throughout the colder months, dropping its leaves in late fall. Beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers, occurring spring to fall, attract hummingbirds and are pollinated by carpenter bees and bumblebees. Look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors, branching structures, and leaf forms.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 0°FWater: LowNative To: southwestern US, northern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 25'Mature Width: 20'Mature Form: IrregularFoliage
DeciduousColor: Medium greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Bumblebees Carpenter bees HummingbirdsFlowers
Flower Color: White, Pink, PurpleSeason: Spring, Fall, SummerComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15680659989dac7abfe6a.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward