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Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’

Bubba Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba’ is a vigorous, fast-

growing selection of desert willow that

originated in Texas. Compared to other

selections it has a strong vertical form and is

less shrubby. It also has glossy, darker green,

more lush foliage than other desert willows.

It has the capacity to easily grow up to 30

feet tall in the landscape. Starting in late

spring and through the summer ‘Bubba’

produces masses of large, fragrant, two-tone

burgundy and pink flowers. Although it is

deciduous in the winter, during the warm

season it is covered with glossy, dark green

leaves. It can produce a few seed pods but

not in abundance. ‘Bubba’ desert willow is

hardy to -10°, USDA zone 6.

AT A GLANCE SUMMARY

SIZE (H X W) 25 to 30 feet

FLOWER COLOR

Burgundy and pink

FLOWER SEASON Summer

EXPOSURE Full sun

WATER Low to moderate

GROWTH RATE Moderate to fast

HARDINESS -10º F, USDA Zone 6

PRUNING Prune to shape