Chilopsis linearis 'Regal'
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Chilopsis linearis 'Regal'

desert willow

  family bignoniaceae 
  genus chilopsis 

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Identification
Genus  Chilopsis Species  linearis Variety  Cultivar  Regal Common names  desert willow Family  BIGNONIACEAE Specimen number  S11181 Data source  HtZn p95
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Evergreen Stature  Tree Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  10' - 25' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Dry Optimal soil texture  Sandy Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 08a-10b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 11-07 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Chilopsis linearis 'Regal' has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Desert willow can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is sandy. This plant likes full sun. It prefers dry soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  yes Desirable qualities    Other interest  seed pods throughout winter Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Chilopsis linearis 'Regal' is a woody perennial. Desert willow is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has branching, willow-like leaves. Flowers: This species has trumpet shaped flowers. Flowers begin in April and don't stop until July. The blossoms are typically of a red color, with an accent in yellow.

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