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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Bignoniaceae (Bignonias) |
| Origin: Garden Origin |
| Flower Color: Light Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Synonyms: [X Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn] |
| Parentage: (Chilopsis linearis x Catalpa bignonioides) |
| Height: 15-25 feet |
| Width: 15-25 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' (Chitalpa) - This is a cross between Chilopsis linearis and Catalpa bignonioides. It is a rapidly-growing deciduous tree, branching readily near its base with ascending branches that form a dense broad oval crown growing 20 to 25 feet tall with potentially equal spread. Among the best features of 'Pink Dawn' is the abundant clusters of showy pale-pink flowers with each cluster containing from 15 to 40 flowers. The 1 inch long flowers have a funnel-shaped throat with conspicuous purple nectar guides that line the inside and emerge to give orchid striping to the flared pink petal lobes. Flowering initiates in May in Southern California and continues well into late fall. Has inherited drought tolerance of parent, the desert willow (Chilopsis linearis). Plant in full sun. Has been reported to have problems near the coast or when planted in the shade where it can suffer from powdery mildew on the foliage and verticillium wilt, which can kill off whole branches.
The information about Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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