Bubba Desert Willow 'Pink'
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Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'
The Desert Willow is a beautiful tree that requires minimal care and adds beauty to southwestern landscapes all year round. Even when bare in the winter, the tree has an attractive architectural silhouette. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its abundant fragrant, orchid-like flowers throughout the year.
The 'Bubba' cultivar is known for its strength and resilience. It can withstand high temperatures, drought, and cold weather, and its roots spread quickly. The tree has broader and greener linear leaves than other desert willow cultivars, giving it a fuller appearance. Despite its long blooming season, 'Bubba' produces fewer seed pods than other varieties. Its flowers appear burgundy from a distance, but up close, they reveal a distinct dark pink top half and a deep burgundy lower half with bright yellow guidelines along its throat for pollinators.
Height: 15’-25’
Spread: 10’-20’
Bloom: Spring, Summer, & Fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to Moderate
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas, Southwest & Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
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.
