Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis), also known as Desert Catalpa, Flowering Willow, is a native tree that brings beauty and ecological value to your garden.

Desert Willow is a fast-growing small tree of southwestern desert washes, prized for months of orchid-like, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and burgundy. Reaching 15 to 30 feet, this airy, willow-leaved native laughs at heat and drought and is a magnet for hummingbirds and native bees.

Key Features:

• Months of Bloom: Fragrant, orchid-like trumpet flowers in pink to burgundy appear from late spring through fall, often reblooming after rain.
• Hummingbird & Bee Magnet: The nectar-rich trumpets are irresistible to hummingbirds, large carpenter bees, and butterflies.
• Extreme Drought Tolerance: Thrives in hot, dry, sandy or gravelly soils and full sun with almost no supplemental water once established.
• Graceful Small Tree: An airy, multi-stemmed form with slender, willow-like leaves - perfect as a patio tree, screen, or xeriscape accent.
• Fast Growing: Establishes and flowers quickly, providing shade and color in just a few seasons.
• Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and neonicotinoid-free to ensure a healthy ecosystem for your local wildlife.

This tree ships in a one gallon container with a robust, established root system, promoting quick establishment and growth after planting. 

Why Choose Desert Willow?

Desert Willow pairs lasting garden beauty with real ecological benefit. Maturing into a small, multi-stemmed tree or large shrub reaching 15 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 20 feet wide, its vibrant trumpet flowers draw hummingbirds, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, and butterflies all season long. It's a resilient, low-maintenance choice that supports local biodiversity season after season.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Plant in full sun with dry, sandy or gravelly, sharply drained soils; tolerates alkaline soil and intense heat; exceptional drought tolerance.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates occasional dry spells.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and establish a strong structure.

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.

Add the beauty and ecological benefits of Desert Willow to your garden—a native tree that rewards you with showy, orchid-like trumpet flowers in pink, lavender, and burgundy from late spring through fall (May–September) while supporting pollinators and local wildlife.

Shipping Range:

• TX

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*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

Sizing: This tree ships in a one gallon container with a robust, established root system, promoting quick establishment and growth after planting. It arrives 1-3 ft tall. Appearance upon arrival varies. Depending on the shipping date, your tree might have new buds, emerging leaves, or arrive dormant (healthy, leafless branches).

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting: