x Chitalpa El Nino™ PPAF

Scientific Name: x Chitalpa 'NCXC1'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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x Chitalpa El Nino™ PPAF plant details

x Chitalpa El Nino™ PPAF is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Chitalpa El Nino™ PPAF

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: compact, dwarf, long-blooming, small tree, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Chitalpa El Nino™ PPAF

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Touted as the first dwarf of this Catalpa x Chilopsis intergeneric cross resulting in a deciduous shrub/small tree 5-8’ tall & 4-6’ wide by Dr. Tom Ranney of NCU. Rose pink Rhododendron like flowers in trusses all summer, very showy. Full sun, most soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant.