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Chitalpa

March 4, 2019 by lubbock

 

Name: Chitalpa
Height: 15-20′
Width/Spread: 15-20′
Light: Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous: D
Seasonal Interest: Spring, Summer
Color/Feature: The azalea-like flowers and foliage are larger than desert willow and bloom throughout the summer.
EarthKindTM: 10
Maintenance: Prune for shape or to raise canopy; remove suckers.
Botanical Name

& Comments:

Chitalpa tashkentensis
Hybrid between Desert Willow and Northern Catalpa.  Relatively new tree. Unlike Desert Willow, it may be planted where drainage is a problem.

 

Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees for Lubbock County, compiled by Lubbock Master Gardener Association.

Filed Under: Plants, Resources Tagged With: Chitalpa tashkentensis, deciduous, full sun, large shrub, small tree

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