Botanical Name: x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'
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Common Name: Pink Dawn Chitalpa  
Plant photo of: x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • 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; pale lavender-pink 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. 'Pink Dawn' has showy, pale pink flowers with conspicuous purple nectar guides.