Bubba Desert Willow 'Pink'
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Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'
The Desert Willow is an exquisite tree that requires little care and enhances the beauty of southwestern landscapes year-round. Even in winter, when it's bare, the tree provides an appealing architectural shape. Its abundant, fragrant, orchid-like flowers throughout the year attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
The 'Bubba' cultivar is celebrated for its durability and strength. It tolerates high temperatures, drought, and cold weather, with roots that spread rapidly. Compared to other desert willow cultivars, this tree features broader and greener linear leaves, contributing to a fuller look. Although it blooms for an extended period, 'Bubba' produces fewer seed pods than other types. From afar, its flowers appear burgundy; up close, they show a distinct dark pink upper half and a deep burgundy lower half, accented by bright yellow guidelines along the throat to attract pollinators.
Height: 15’-25’
Spread: 10’-20’
Bloom: Spring-Fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 7-11
Origin: Texas, Southwest & Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 25 reviews.
Great experience and saved time not having to drive around shopping.
Fast and safe shpping!
Pre-Ordered desert willow for a birthday gift. When it came in, I drove over and picked it up. Easy.
So excited to have my Bubba Desert Willow.! I looked around in my area for a 5 gallon one and I couldn’t find one at all ! But Native Gardeners had one for the right value and size ! We recieved it quickly and were able to get it in the ground within two days of its arrival. I look forward to watching our sweet tree grow . Thank you Native Gardeners for providing communities with the best quality and value for priceless native trees.
Plant is a good size and filled with healthy leaves. Can't wait to see how the blooms look!
Great overall experience!
I had been looking for a Smoke Tree for the parkway between the sidewalk and street since winter storm Uri in February 2021 was so hard on the local nurseries. Native Gardeners featured the Bubba Desert Willow in one of their weekly emails and I liked what I read about them. I planted it in the ground last weekend and within a week it bloomed. She's tiny, but I expect great things from her next spring. Hopefully her blooms will attract more hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths to my yard. Oliver was great at assisting me with my purchase. I can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can return for more native Texas perennials.
So far so good... plant seem no worse for wear on the shipping and has remained crisp after planting
Had a great time looking at all the plants you have in stock. I can’t wait to come back. The lady who helped me was wonderful and full of knowledge.
Received my Willow and it is beautiful. I planted it the same day and 7 days later she is thriving!!!!! Can't wait for my next purchase!!!!!!
Easy delivery
Showed up in perfect condition. Once it shipped it seems like it was here immediately. Also had some questions and they were very kind and helpful. I hope to order more.
Great support from the staff. Walked me through the steps to plant the tree.
This guy was a little sad on delivery, but its bouncing back nicely. Thank you!
My tree shipped quickly and arrived healthy! It started looking pretty sad a couple days later but support was quickly offered. Not even 2 weeks later there is a ton of new growth :)
The willow arrived in perfect shape looking good. I put it in the ground the same day with no problems. I will not hesitate to buy from you again.
Beautiful little tree! Healthy!
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Treea are great size and have a good shape... We love desert willows. Can't wait to see the flowers
Shipment arrived early. Trees in good condition!
Well packed and arrived perfectly
Due to a shipping delay due to shipping company the first tree to be dried out. They sent out a replacement right away and the plant was in good shape. Great customer support.
My Bubba desert willow came well packaged and healthy. It looks happy and hopefully it will do well here in East Texas. Look forward to seeing it grow!
I purchased 3 Desert Willows. One died and there was no problem getting it replaced. All three trees are doing well. Service has been fast and friendly. Robert Evans 411 Bee Farm Glen Rose, TX
Love the plants. Natives are so good for our environment. A little expensive but hopefully well worth it.
