Bubba Desert Willow

Bubba Desert Willow

15 Gallon
$199.00
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Bubba Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'

Oversized Vibrant Pink Trumpet Flowers • Ultra Drought & Heat Tolerant • Fast-Growing Upright Habit

$199.00
Container sizeSize guide 15 Gallon

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Description

Bubba Desert Willow is a superior selection of the native Desert Willow, prized for its exceptionally large, dark pink to magenta flowers and vigorous, upright growth habit. Despite its name, it is not a true willow but a highly drought-tolerant, heat-loving shrub or small tree that delivers a stunning floral show all summer long with zero fuss.

  • Produces oversized, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in a vibrant dark pink to magenta color from late spring through fall.

  • Extremely fast-growing and exceptionally drought, heat, and wind tolerant once established, thriving in the hottest, sunniest spots with minimal water.

  • Grows with a strong, upright, and densely branched habit, forming a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree that is more tree-like than other varieties.

  • A top performer for water-wise landscapes, erosion control, or as a colorful, low-maintenance screen or specimen.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Willow-like, long and narrow deep green leaves (deciduous in fall/winter). Profuse clusters of trumpet-shaped rose-pink flowers. Fast-growing deciduous shrub with multiple stems and a naturally rounded habit.
  • Mature Height: 20–30 ft
  • Mature Width: 20–30 ft
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Elite Advantages:Extreme drought and heat tolerance,Cold hardy (USDA Zones 5–9),Very low maintenance,Water-wise landscaping champion
  • Landscape Uses:Perfect for xeriscapes, privacy screens, and large-scale erosion control. Makes a stunning flowering focal point in low-water gardens.

Faqs

Q: How is it different from the Chitalpa?
A: Bubba Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) is a Southwestern U.S. native with narrower leaves and a more shrub-like, multi-stemmed form. Chitalpa (× Chitalpa) is a hybrid with larger, broader leaves and a more tree-like single trunk. Both are incredibly drought-tolerant and long-blooming.

Q: Does it attract pollinators?
A: Absolutely. Its nectar-rich flowers are a major attraction for hummingbirds, native bees, and butterflies throughout the blooming season.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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