Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Lavender

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey, White

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Chilopsis linearis 'AZT Desert Amethyst ' grows quickly to 30' x 15'. Has wider more upright green leaves than 'AZT Bi-Color. Fragrant dark lavender flowers appear spring to fall and are unique among the Desert Willows. This tree will need some pruning to achieve and attractive single or multitrunked form. They provide excellent filtered shade for understory plantings. Consider planting where you need winter sun, as they are deciduous. -Arid Zone Trees

Frost tolerant to 10 F.