Flowering & Ornamental

Desert Willow

Name: Desert Willow
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: 63253-125
Availability: InStock

Chilopsis linearis

Desert Willow brings effortless elegance and reliable summer flowers to landscapes in USDA zones

$341

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Height: 7-8 ft.

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7-8 ft.

$341

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantDeer ResistantSpecimenLow Maintenance

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 15 ft. - 30 ft. tall · 15 ft. - 25 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 7–11

Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Specimen

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Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

Desert Willow brings effortless elegance and reliable summer flowers to landscapes in USDA zones 7 to 11. Reaching about 15 to 30 feet tall and 15 to 25 feet wide with a moderate growth rate, it creates a graceful presence that fits beautifully as a front-yard focal point, along patios, or in water-wise designs. This drought and heat tolerant, deer resistant tree stays remarkably low maintenance. Choose it as a standout specimen that delivers beauty when the days are hottest and the garden needs it most.

USDA hardiness zones 7–11

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 15 ft. - 30 ft.
Mature width: 15 ft. - 25 ft.
Growth rate: Moderate
USDA zones: 7-11
Sunlight: Full Sun
Water needs: Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loamy, Rocky, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing: 15 ft.
Bloom season: Summer

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun and clay, loamy, rocky, sandy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 15 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 15 ft. - 30 ft. tall and 15 ft. - 25 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 11.

Shipping

Delivery method: Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost: $149 flat per order
Lead time: Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

Compare similar trees

	Desert WillowThis tree	Rise 'N Shine Eastern Redbud	Thunderstruck Coral Boom Crape Myrtle	Cherry Plum	Texas Redbud
Mature height	15 ft. - 30 ft.	8 ft. - 12 ft.	8 ft. - 12 ft.	15 ft. - 25 ft.	15 - 20 ft.
Mature width	15 ft. - 25 ft.	8 ft. - 12 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	15 ft. - 20 ft.	15 - 25 ft.
Growth rate	Moderate	Moderate	Fast	Moderate	Moderate
Sunlight	Full Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun
USDA zones	7–11	4–9	7–9	5–8	6–9

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