Chitalpa 'Pink Dawn Morning Cloud'
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Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn Morning Cloud'
The Chitalpa tree is a cross between Catalpa bignonioides and Chilopsis linearis. The Chilopsis is a desert tree, sometimes called a Desert Willow. From the Chilopsis, the Chitalpa inherits the ability to withstand some dry heat. However, unlike its desert parent, the Chitalpa can withstand low temperatures of around minus 15 degrees.
In this respect Chitalpas are more like Catalpas which are hardy to almost every zone in the United States. The beautiful azalea like flowers of the Pink Dawn Morning Cloud hybrid are also similar to those of a Catalpa, but there are no messy catkins like on the Catalpa.
The Chitalpa starts flowering in late spring and flowers until late fall. And, while it does drop flowers, the beauty they provide makes whatever mess they make more than tolerable. Chitalpas have long taproots so they won’t ruin our patios and they drop all their leaves in a short period of time so autumn clean up is easier. Undoubtedly one of their best qualities is how fast they grow. At several feet a year the Chitalpa reaches its 25 to 30 foot height and breadth quickly and makes shady spots fast.
Best grown in deep, moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Although drought tolerant, trees generally perform best with consistent and even moisture. Trees may sucker at the base. Propagate by cuttings. This hybrid will not produce viable seed.
A good nectar source for hummingbirds.
Height: 20'-30'
Spread: 20'-30'
Bloom: June-August
Light: Full sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Cultivar
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 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.
