CHITALPA

Plant Name: Chitalpa
Scientific Name: × Chitalpa tashkentensis — Chitalpa, Chitalpa Tree
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 15–25 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, lance-shaped, medium green, semi-evergreen to deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to bronze
Flower Color: Pink, lavender, or white with darker markings
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
Fruit: Generally sterile; little to no viable seed production
Hardiness Zones: 6–9 (−10°F to 20°F)
Features: Fast growing; drought tolerant once established; long flowering season; showy trumpet-shaped flowers; attracts hummingbirds and pollinators; excellent heat-tolerant landscape tree
Additional Facts: Chitalpa is a hybrid of Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) and Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides). It combines the drought tolerance and narrow foliage of Desert Willow with the larger, showier flowers of Catalpa.