Desert willow typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.
desert willow
Chilopsis linearis var. linearis
Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis var. linearis) is an amazing desert species native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. This gorgeous desert shrub features willow-like foliage and deeply fragrant flowers that bloom from spring to fall in a rainbow array of colors. It is drought tolerant and can even survive a severe freeze during winter. What's more, it produces bright green seed pods with downward-pointing spines after the flowers. It is a very versatile plant that provides habitat for birds and pollinators, shade, erosion control, and can be a great choice for xeriscaping. Desert Willow is truly remarkable.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Pink to lavender (sometimes white) Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
green,brown,black Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Desert willow can be watered once every 2 weeks, using about 10 gallons of water each time. It enjoys full sun and can tolerate temperatures as low as 15°F, making it a great choice for outdoor planting in warm climates. Water deeply and deeply enough to saturate the root zone. Make sure to water the entire root zone evenly, not just the surface. Water slowly so the plant can absorb the moisture, and don’t allow standing water. Once established, desert willow is fairly drought tolerant, so don’t water too often.
sunlight
Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis var. linearis) typically requires full sun during its growing season. However, it can tolerate some partial shade, especially during its hottest and driest periods in summer. When growing in areas where temperatures don't rise above 77 ºF (25°C) from spring through summer, the plant tends to perform best with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. In hotter climates, however, desert willow should be given some relief from the intense midday sun, such as the dappled afternoon shade found under tall evergreen trees.
pruning
Prune desert willow (Chilopsis linearis var. linearis) beginning in late winter and early spring for the best results. Trim away dead and unhealthy branches and any crossing or rubbing branches to encourage healthy growth. Prune away any branches blocking walkways or access to the home to increase safety. You can also cut back strategically to create a fuller and attractive silhouette for the tree, focusing on the emerging new growth near the trunk and end of the branches. Prune anywhere from 10 to 25 percent of the growth annually.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Chilopsis linearis var. linearis, or desert willow, is typically between June and August.
