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Chilopsis linearis 'AZT Bi-Color'

Desert Willow 'AZT Bi-Color'

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Description

Chilopsis linearis 'AZT Bi-Color' grows quickly to 30' x 15'. Glossy green leaves contrast nicely with the gray-white bark. Fragrant flowers appaear spring to fall and are unique among the Desert Willows with dark burgandy petals and pink throats. 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

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.