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Chilopsis linearis 'AZT Bi-Color'

Desert Willow 'AZT Bi-Color'

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Description

Chilopsis linearis 'AZT Bi-Color' grows quickly to 30' x 15'. Glossy green leaves contrast nicely with the gray-white bark. Fragrant flowers appaear spring to fall and are unique among the Desert Willows with dark burgandy petals and pink throats. This tree will need some pruning to achieve and attractive single or multitrunked form. They provide excellent filtered shade for understory plantings. Consider planting where you need winter sun, as they are deciduous. -Arid Zone Trees

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey, White

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.