BUBBA DESERT WILLOW

Plant Name: Bubba Desert Willow
Scientific Name: Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’ — Bubba Desert Willow
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate; ~5–10 gal/week while establishing, then ~10–15 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Narrow, willow-like, dark green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to bronze
Flower Color: Deep burgundy to dark purple-pink with yellow markings
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Fruit: Long, narrow brown seed capsules
Hardiness Zones: 7–11 (0°F to 45°F)
Features: Fast growing; highly drought tolerant; exceptional heat tolerance; long flowering season; attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; excellent xeriscape tree
Additional Facts: Bubba is a large, vigorous cultivar of Desert Willow selected for its exceptionally dark burgundy flowers and attractive upright form. Despite its name, Desert Willow is not a true willow; it is a member of the Bignoniaceae family and is related to catalpa.