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desert willow

Chilopsis linearis

The desert willow is a beautiful tree that grows in dry places. It has long, slender leaves and pretty flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This tree loves the sun and can survive in hot, sandy areas.

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The desert willow is a small, often multi-stemmed tree or large shrub with long, slender, willow-like leaves. It boasts showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically in shades of pink, lavender, white, or magenta, sometimes with yellow or purple markings inside. Its distinctive, long, narrow seed pods resemble green beans.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyBignoniaceaeGenusChilopsis
desert willow
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desert willow

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Hummingbirds eagerly sip sweet nectar from its beautiful blossoms!

It looks like a willow, but is actually a type of trumpet vine!

Its long seed pods split open to release fuzzy, winged seeds.

Native Americans traditionally used its strong wood for building and tools.

Special abilities

Ability

Thirsty Rooter

The desert willow has a deep taproot system that helps it find precious groundwater in dry desert soils.

Ability

Water Saver

Its long, narrow leaves help the desert willow reduce water loss through evaporation, staying hydrated in the heat.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Desert willow's vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers attract buzzing bees and hummingbirds for successful pollination.

Measurements & details

Height
150-760 cm
Spread
150-760 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is desert willow?

150-760 cm

How wide does desert willow spread?

150-760 cm

How big are the flowers on desert willow?

2-4 cm

When does desert willow bloom?

Late spring to fall

Is desert willow edible?

No

Is desert willow toxic?

None

What is desert willow's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is desert willow pollinated?

Insect

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