Desert Willow Chilopsis linearis

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Botanical Name:

Chilopsis linearis

Family:

Bignoniaceae

Genus:

Chilopsis

Species:

linearis

Common Name:

Desert Willow

Seeds Per Pound:
73,800
Quantity:
0.99 lb
Germination:
83%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
98%
Height:
20-30 feet
Collection Locale:
Arizona
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
In Stock: 0.99 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
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Stratification: none required.
Germination: Sow in spring , sow seed 1/4" deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed. requires light for germination.
In a Nutshell:
* Chilopsis is a genus of flowering plant , containing a single species , Chilopsis linearis . It is a small tree native to the southwestern United States and Mexico . Despite the common name Desert-willow , given because of its willow -like leaves, it is actually a member of the bignonia family, Bignoniaceae . It is commonly seen in washes and along riverbanks at elevations below 1500 m in its range.
* It is cultivated for its large, showy flowers, and tolerance of hot, dry climates. Although the natural growth is a very irregular shape, it can be readily pruned into a conventional tree shape.
* Parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fungal infections such as candidiasis and athlete's foot, as well as wounds and cough.


The young pliable twigs are woven into baskets. The bark is removed and the shoots are used unsplit as rod foundations in coil basketry. more...
* It is pollinated primarily by large bees in the family Apidae, such as carpenter bees, bumblebees, Anthophora, and Centris. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov