Desert Willow

A resilient native native Texas tree that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Central Great Plains, Chihuahuan Deserts, Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau, Southern Texas Plains, and Southwestern Tablelands, Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Distinguished by dark foliage that is green to olive green, it offers an exceptional visual and tactile texture. During spring, summer, and fall, the plant produces pink, purple, white flower clusters. Flowering is followed by green to greyish brown, 4-8 inches long that add vibrant visual contrast and seasonal interest. It plays a vital ecological role as a larval host plant for Central Texas butterflies, including Dogface Butterfly. Thriving in limestone, sand, and well drained, Desert Willow demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions. It features moderate deer resistance.