CHILOPSIS

This is for seeds of the Desert Willow tree, scientifically known as Chilopsis linearis, part of the Bignoniaceae family, not actually a willow. This small perennial tree is perfect for xeriscaping (gardens that do not require water) in arid and semi-arid areas or in Mediterranean style climates. Being a native to the American southwestern deserts, it is extremely drought-tolerant, so much so that it actually does poorly in humid climates. It is a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree with a loose open crown that typically grows to 15-25′ tall with a spread to 10-15′. It is also fast-growing, deciduous, and it produces beautiful tropical-looking trumpet-shaped two-tone pink flowers. Approximately 80 highly viable seeds (0.5 g). Chilopsis linearis is reported to have a germination rate of about 40%. These germinated at 60% without treatment, and I got 73% germination within two weeks when I tried the leaching method (repeatedly rinsing with water over a couple of days to simulate rain water – do not attempt this without researching how to do it!!). Cold stratification is another recommended treatment which I am testing now and will report the results later. All proceeds from the sale of these seeds goes to support my native plant education efforts (find me @lyraenatureblog on all social media outlets). NOTE: I have some other seeds for sale. If you contact me we can combine shipping so you only get charged one flat shipping fee.

This is for seeds of the Desert Willow tree, scientifically known as Chilopsis linearis, part of the Bignoniaceae family, not actually a willow. This small perennial tree is perfect for xeriscaping (gardens that do not require water) in arid and semi-arid areas or in Mediterranean style climates. Being a native to the American southwestern deserts, it is extremely drought-tolerant, so much so that it actually does poorly in humid climates. It is a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree with a loose open crown that typically grows to 15-25′ tall with a spread to 10-15′. It is also fast-growing, deciduous, and it produces beautiful tropical-looking trumpet-shaped two-tone pink flowers. Approximately 80 highly viable seeds (0.5 g). Chilopsis linearis is reported to have a germination rate of about 40%. These germinated at 60% without treatment, and I got 73% germination within two weeks when I tried the leaching method (repeatedly rinsing with water over a couple of days to simulate rain water – do not attempt this without researching how to do it!!). Cold stratification is another recommended treatment which I am testing now and will report the results later. All proceeds from the sale of these seeds goes to support my native plant education efforts (find me @lyraenatureblog on all social media outlets). NOTE: I have some other seeds for sale. If you contact me we can combine shipping so you only get charged one flat shipping fee.