Botanical Name: x Chitalpa tashkentensis
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Common Name: Chitalpa  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: GardenSoft

  • Description

  • Notes

Chitalpa is a cross between Chilopsis and Catalpa, and the result is this deciduous, multi-stemmed, small tree with azalea-like flowers that tolerates heat like Chilopsis and the cold like Catalpa. Leaves are long and willow-like; flowers appear in summer. Its deep tap root means it won't disturb patios and walks, and its Catalpa-heritage means that it is easier to maintain as a tree, so it serves those situations well. Attracts hummingbirds. Larger than Chilopsis, it grows fast to about 25 to 30 feet tall and wide.