Trees

Desert Willow 'Bubba'

Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'

$220.00

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 15–25 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Fall
Flower Color: Pink to Lavender
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 0°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

A true desert gem, 'Bubba' Desert Willow thrives in the heat and sun of Las Cruces with minimal water. Its extended bloom time brings beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers and attracts hummingbirds.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Xeriscape
Pollinator Gardens
Accents
Front Yards

Full Sun
Low Water
15–25 ft

Botanical Name: Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 20–30 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide
Flower Color: Deep burgundy to dark pink with yellow and purple markings
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
Foliage: Long, narrow, willow-like, gray-green leaves; deciduous
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Low once established; highly drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; adaptable to alkaline soils
Wildlife: Highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Special Attributes: Native to the Southwest, excellent heat and drought tolerance, fast-growing, long blooming season, and attractive twisted branching. Excellent for xeriscapes, desert landscapes, patios, streetscapes, and specimen plantings.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–11