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Desert Willow 'Bubba' (Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’)
Desert Willow 'Bubba' (Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’)
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Desert Willow ‘Bubba’
Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’
Other Common Names: Desert Willow
Top Pick: A heat-loving native cultivar with long-lasting blooms and excellent drought tolerance.
Quick Plant Info
- ☀️ Light: Full Sun
- 💧 Water: Low
- 🌿 Type: Small Tree
- 📏 Mature Size: 15–25 ft tall × 10–20 ft wide
Plant Traits
Description
A drought-tolerant native tree with showy flowers and a long bloom season.
Desert Willow ‘Bubba’ produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers over an extended bloom period. It is well adapted to hot, dry climates and provides strong ornamental value.
🌼 Why it works
- Long bloom season
- Excellent drought tolerance
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
- Handles heat and poor soils
🐦 Wildlife value
Provides nectar for hummingbirds and pollinators throughout its bloom period.
Adds seasonal wildlife support to dry landscapes.
🌱 Where it thrives
Best in full sun with excellent drainage. It performs well in hot, exposed sites and dry landscapes.
- Xeriscape plantings
- Specimen tree use
- Pollinator gardens
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and rocky conditions.
✂️ Growth & maintenance
Minimal pruning required. Can be trained to a single trunk or allowed to grow naturally.
💧 Water (establishment note)
Water during establishment; once established, it tolerates drought well.
Pickup Information
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