Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 25 feet |
| Water Requirements: | Low |
| Alkalinity Tolerance: | Moderate |
| Preferred Elevation: | 3000 - 6000 |
| Cold Hardiness: | Fair-Good |
| Color: | It has showy white and pink flowers |
A native shrub or small tree found in washes and along roadsides. This species is tolerant of poor soils and considerable drought. This deciduous plant is classified as a phreatophyte, and is an indicator that water is not too far below the surface during part of the year. The wood is often used for fence posts.
Info Courtesy Of: New Mexico State Forestry Division