Common name:Desert Willow 'AZT Desert Amethyst'
Botanical name:Chilopsis linearis 'AZT Desert Amethyst'
Chilopsis linearis 'AZT Desert Amethyst ' grows quickly to 30' x 15'. Has wider more upright green leaves than 'AZT Bi-Color.
Fragrant dark lavender flowers appear spring to fall and are unique among the Desert Willows. 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
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Soils and Compost:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.
Integrated Pest Management:
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.