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desert willow
Scientific Name: Chilopsis linearis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Desert Willow: A Desert Beauty
The desert willow, though bearing willow-like leaves, is actually a member of the catalpa family (Bignoniaceae).
Common and Scientific Names
- Common Name: Desert willow, desert-willow
- Scientific Name: Chilopsis linearis
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Bignoniaceae (Catalpa Family)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Typically grows as a slender-twigged, small tree or large shrub.
- Reaches a height of 15-40 feet.
- Often features a leaning, twisting trunk and an open, spreading crown.
- The Desert Willow is also described as an upright shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 25 feet.
- Leaves are long and narrow, resembling those of willows (Salix spp.).
- Deciduous tree.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to west Texas and the Edwards Plateau.
- Well-known in hot, dry areas.
Quirky Facts
- Despite its name, the Desert Willow is not a true willow.
Additional Information
- The tree guide at arborday.org offers more information on size, height, growth rate, sun and soil preference.