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El Nino Desert Orchid Chitalpa Tree Form

Chitalpa 'NCXC1'
$118.75 - $285.00
A striking deciduous tree form known for its orchid-like lavender-pink blooms and graceful, open canopy. Grows about 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide at maturity. Thrives in USDA zones 6 through 9 and adds vibrant seasonal color to Texas landscapes.
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El Nino Desert Orchid Chitalpa Tree Form

Chitalpa 'NCXC1'

El Nino Desert Orchid Chitalpa is admired for its showy clusters of soft lavender-pink, orchid-like flowers that appear throughout the warm season. The elegant blooms stand out against slender green foliage, creating a refined and colorful display in the landscape. Its airy branching structure allows light to filter through the canopy, adding depth and movement to planting areas. Reaching about 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide at maturity, this tree form develops a graceful, rounded canopy that works beautifully as a focal point or shade-providing accent in yards and landscape designs.

  • Deciduous flowering tree form
  • Lavender-pink, orchid-like blooms
  • Graceful, open growth habit
  • Moderate growth rate with extended bloom season
  • Excellent for focal points and accent plantings

El Nino Desert Orchid Chitalpa Tree Form thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9, it delivers vivid seasonal color and elegant structure to Texas landscapes.

Special Features

Drought Tolerant
Fragrant Flowers
Adaptable and Easy-Care
Eye-catching Flowers
Fast Growing
Leaf Retention:Deciduous
Scientific Name:Chitalpa 'NCXC1'
Sun Needs:Full sun
Maturity:8' H x 6' W
Leaf Color:Delicate pink blooms in spring yield to vibrant yellow foliage in autumn.
Flower Color:Pink
Bloom Times:Summer
Fall Color:Yellow

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Aphrodite Althea Tree Form
Scientific NameChitalpa 'NCXC1'Hibiscus syriacus ‘Aphrodite’
Size at Maturity8' H x 6' W8' H x 6' W
Leaf RetentionDeciduousDeciduous
Fall ColorYellowYellow
Flower ColorPinkPink & Red
Bloom TimesSummerSpring & Summer
Sizes Available7, 15 gal30 gal
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