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Bubba Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'
$150.00 - $485.00
A striking deciduous tree with deep pink summer blooms and narrow, willow-like foliage. Grows up to 15 feet tall and 15 feet wide with an airy, upright form. Hardy in USDA zones 6–10, perfect for North Texas flower beds and landscapes.
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$225.00
Tree Height5 - 6 ft
Canopy Width3 - 4 ft
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Bubba Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'

Bubba Desert Willow brings vivid color and graceful movement to warm-season landscapes. Reaching about 15 feet in height and width, this small deciduous tree features arching branches lined with slender, green leaves that flutter in the breeze. In summer, clusters of deep pink, trumpet-shaped flowers appear, adding a bold splash of color to sunny beds, borders, or as a standout specimen.

  • Deciduous tree
  • Moderate growth rate 
  • Showy deep pink flowers
  • Willow-like foliage provides texture and movement
  • Ideal for accent plantings, xeric designs, and warm-season color

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Bubba Desert Willow handles heat and drought with ease once established. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10, it’s a standout choice for North Texas, blending bold blooms, soft texture, and casual elegance into a compact, easygoing tree form.

Special Features

Showy, Fragrant Flowers
Drought and Heat Tolerance
Low-maintenance
Deciduous tree
Showy deep pink flowers
Willow-like foliage
Ideal for accent plantings
Heat and drought tolerant
Leaf Retention:Deciduous
Scientific Name:Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'
Sun Needs:Full sun
Maturity:15' H x 15' W
Leaf Color:Delicate pink blooms emerge in spring, giving way to vibrant yellow foliage in the fall.
Flower Color:Pink
Bloom Times:Summer
Fall Color:Yellow

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Scientific NameChilopsis linearis 'Bubba'Chilopsis linearis 'Sweet Bubba'
Size at Maturity15' H x 15' W15' H x 15' W
Leaf RetentionDeciduousDeciduous
Fall ColorYellowYellow
Flower ColorPinkPink
Bloom TimesSummerSummer
Sizes Available15, 30, 45 gal10, 15, 30, 45 gal
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