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Morning Cloud Chitalpa
x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Morning Cloud'
Pronunciation: chi-TAL-pa tash-ken-TEN-sis
SKU #02306
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Fast growing to 25 to 30 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Small deciduous tree tends to be multi-stemmed, with ascending branches becoming slightly cascading. Long, narrow, bright green leaves back abundant clusters of trumpet-shaped pale white flowers with purple throats. Ideally suited to most soils and climates of the Southwestern states. Excellent, long blooming accent specimen for dry sites and minimal-care landscapes. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring into summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bougainvillea (Boungainvillea); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis ); Yucca (Yucca); Stonecrop (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soils, if well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; less frequently once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | This tree is the result of an inter-genera cross of Catalpa bignoniodes and the desert willow, Chilopsis linearis, both native to the southwestern U.S. Both share the same Bignonia family of trumpet flowers. Catalpa contributes the larger leaves while the Chilopsis ensures increased drought and heat tolerance of this unique variety. |
| Lore | Hummingbirds find these plants irresistable as do many forms of insects. |
Details
| Description | Small deciduous tree tends to be multi-stemmed, with ascending branches becoming slightly cascading. Long, narrow, bright green leaves back abundant clusters of trumpet-shaped pale white flowers with purple throats. Ideally suited to most soils and climates of the Southwestern states. Excellent, long blooming accent specimen for dry sites and minimal-care landscapes. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring into summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bougainvillea (Boungainvillea); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis ); Yucca (Yucca); Stonecrop (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soils, if well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; less frequently once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
|---|
History
| History | This tree is the result of an inter-genera cross of Catalpa bignoniodes and the desert willow, Chilopsis linearis, both native to the southwestern U.S. Both share the same Bignonia family of trumpet flowers. Catalpa contributes the larger leaves while the Chilopsis ensures increased drought and heat tolerance of this unique variety. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Hummingbirds find these plants irresistable as do many forms of insects. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Morning Cloud Chitalpa produce flowers?
Late spring into summer
Is Morning Cloud Chitalpa evergreen or deciduous?
Morning Cloud Chitalpa is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Morning Cloud Chitalpa?
Morning Cloud Chitalpa is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds.
Is Morning Cloud Chitalpa resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure
How fast does Morning Cloud Chitalpa grow?
Morning Cloud Chitalpa has a Fast growth rate.
How can I use Morning Cloud Chitalpa in my garden design?
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.
What color are Morning Cloud Chitalpa flowers?
Morning Cloud Chitalpa produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Morning Cloud Chitalpa?
Morning Cloud Chitalpa has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Morning Cloud Chitalpa?
Good companion plants for Morning Cloud Chitalpa include: Bougainvillea (Boungainvillea); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis ); Yucca (Yucca); Stonecrop (Sedum).
How do I care for Morning Cloud Chitalpa?
Grows easily in a wide range of soils, if well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; less frequently once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
What is the history of Morning Cloud Chitalpa?
This tree is the result of an inter-genera cross of Catalpa bignoniodes and the desert willow, Chilopsis linearis, both native to the southwestern U.S. Both share the same Bignonia family of trumpet flowers. Catalpa contributes the larger leaves while the Chilopsis ensures increased drought and heat tolerance of this unique variety.
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