Desert Willow Tree Chilopsis linearis seeds – xeriscape for arid & semi-arid
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Climate | Arid |
| Common Name | Desert Willow |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Color | Pink |
| Soil Type | Chalk |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Soil PH | Alkaline |
| Type | Tree Seeds |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Watering | Light |
| Genus | Chilopsis |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Deciduous |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
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.