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Other Names:  Desert Catalpa

Description:

A multi-stemmed tree that can be trained to a single trunk; a beautiful specimen tree that presents large, long blooming pink flowers from late spring until frost; does not form seed pods; drought tolerant, watering should be deep and infrequent

Ornamental Features

Art's Seedless® Desert Willow features showy clusters of fragrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers with rose overtones, yellow throats and white streaks at the ends of the branches from late spring to mid fall. It has emerald green deciduous foliage. The narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.

Landscape Attributes

Art's Seedless® Desert Willow is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Self-Seeding

Art's Seedless® Desert Willow is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Shade
• Hedges/Screening

Planting & Growing

Art's Seedless® Desert Willow will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

This plant is not reliably hardy in our region, and certain restrictions may apply; contact the store for more information.