Desert Willow Tree

Description

Desert willow trees come in many varieties. Native to southwest U.S. and northern Mexico, this small deciduous tree has narrow, light green leaves and beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers. In summer, few trees can rival the beauty of the flowering desert willow. Flower colors range from white to purple, although a pale pink to lavender flower color is the most common. Desert willow trees come in a variety of flower colors, branching structures and leaf forms.

Maintenance

Plant desert willow tree in full sun or partial shade and in well-drained soil. For the first year, water deeply every five to seven days. Water established desert willow trees every two weeks in the summer and every month in the winter. Prune in spring just as leaves emerge to remove winter damage. To maintain a single trunk, prune the lowest limbs every spring until the tree is as tall as you want it. Most desert willow trees produce seedpods that may be safely removed anytime.

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