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Scientific Name: x Chitalpa 'NCXC1'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

4" | $23

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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

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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.

Gardening facts about x Chitalpa El Nino™ PPAF plant

How to Grow x Chitalpa El Nino™ PPAF

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn', CHITAPLA, Pink Dawn Chitalpa

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 20'-25'

Width: 20'-25'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' flower, foliage by plant lust
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aka Chitalpa x tashkentensis

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 20'-25'

Width: 20'-25'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Morning Cloud', CHITALPA, Morning Cloud Chitalpa

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 20'-35'

Width: 20'-35'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Morning Cloud' flower, foliage by Benny White
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Scientific Name: x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'White Cloud'

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 15'-20'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
Photo of x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'White Cloud' by Patricia Cunningham
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