Burgundy Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy'
SKU
02413
An open, airy structure distinguishes this small tree or large shrub. The willowy pendant branches display long, narrow leaves highlighted by fragrant, trumpet-shaped, burgundy-pink flowers that will draw hummingbirds into the garden. Lovely addition to xeric or waterwise landscape. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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Botanical Pronunciation | KY-lop-sis lin-e-A-ris |
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Lore | In the desert, these plants provide valuable hummingbird nectar and are jealously guarded. |
Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. high, equal width. |
Bloom Time | Spring to Summer |
Design Ideas | A beautiful accent tree that easily fits into average beds and borders. Use as a visual screen along property lines to block neighbors without losing much light or air circulation. A stunning single specimen in bloom and under night lighting. Perfect to augment dry xeriscape plantings in open beds with luxurios looks. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
Growth Habit | Weeping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Rock Garden, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Grows easily in a wide range of conditions including alkaline soil, sand, clay and heavy seasonal moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; takes seasonal drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9

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