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    Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado'

    Also Known As

    • Rio Salado Desert Willow

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 20'-25'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado' plant details

    Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado' plant

    How to Grow Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Desert Catalpa, Desert Willow, Flowering Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    aka Purple Splendor Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy'

    aka Burgundy Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'

    aka Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba' flower by Forestfarm
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    Chilopsis linearis [purple]

    aka Chilopsis linearis 'Purple', Purple Desert Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chilopsis linearis [purple] flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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