Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio, Park

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

This deciduous tree will grow 15-20' tall and wide. It has narrow, willow-like leaves and tubular, fragrant, pale lavender/burgundy flowers that bloom from spring to fall on the ends of branches, attracting hummingbirds. No seed pods and therefore less cleanup. Water occasionally once the tree is established. Trunk becomes shaggy and twisted with maturity.

Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole .Water lavishly. Mulch top of soil around plant in a 4' diameter circle. - Bert Wilson, Las Pilitas