Desert Willow

Desert willow is a deciduous, flowering tree that may be considered a shrub tree, though they can grow to 30 feet tall.

Sun requirements: Full sun

Water: Some water, drought tolerant

Growth habit: medium growth rate to usually 15 feet tall, can be pruned to create weeping willow effect, tolerates alkaline soil, sand or clay

Bloom: May through September, pink to lavender, or white showy blooms similar to large penstemon flowers ( trumpet shaped), fragrant

Description: long thin light green leaves resemble a willow, but it is not related to willows, usually develop multi-trunk form, can grow into rounded

shape or spreading. Produces 10" long seed pods that hang on through the winter. Seeds may be eaten by wildlife. Hummingbirds like this tree.

It does not do well in cold winters. It has an open, airy look to it.