Desert Willow Seeds (Chilopsis Linearis Seeds) - Ornamental Tree or Shrub for Dry Landscapes

Enhance your landscape with Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) Seeds, a highly resilient ornamental tree or shrub known for its elegant narrow foliage and trumpet-shaped blooms. Well-adapted to hot and dry areas, this plant thrives in xeriscaping, native gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Desert Willow is valued for its graceful branching structure and long bloom period throughout late spring and summer. Once established, it requires minimal watering and grows well in full sun with well-drained soil.

As Non-GMO seeds, this variety offers dependable germination and strong plant structure. Perfect for landscaping, wildlife gardens, and outdoor planting in warm areas.

Features

• Ornamental tree or shrub with trumpet-like flowers

• Highly drought-tolerant once established

• Ideal for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscaping

• Attracts pollinators and adds elegant structure to gardens

• Beginner-friendly and adaptable to warm climates

Specifications 

• Common Name: Desert Willow

• Scientific Name: Chilopsis linearis

• Seed Type: Ornamental Tree or Shrub

• Color: Green foliage with seasonally colored blooms (pink to lavender tones vary)

• Growth Habit: Deciduous Tree/Shrub

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Fall

• Height: 10–30 feet depending on climate

• Ideal Use: Xeriscaping, Landscaping, Wildlife Gardens, Windbreaks

• Water Requirement: Low once established

• Soil Preference: Sandy, rocky, or well-drained soil

• Heirloom: Yes

• Non-GMO: Yes

• Growth Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Planting Season: Late Winter to Early Spring

Planting Guide

1. Preparation: Lightly scarify or soak seeds for 12–24 hours before planting.

2. Sowing: Start seeds indoors or sow outdoors after frost danger passes.

3. Depth: Plant approximately 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.

4. Spacing: Space seedlings or transplants 6–10 feet apart depending on desired growth size.

5. Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish; reduce watering afterward.

6. Germination Time: 7–21 days depending on temperature.

7. Care: Prune lightly to shape the tree or encourage single-trunk or multi-stem structure.