Desert Willow Sweet Bubba

Desert Willow ‘Sweet Bubba’ combines soft texture with bold seasonal color in a manageable size. Reaching around 15 feet in height and width, this small deciduous tree features gracefully arching branches and narrow, green leaves that create gentle movement in the breeze. In summer, clusters of deep pink, trumpet-shaped flowers appear, adding vibrant color to sunny beds, borders, or accent plantings.

• Deciduous tree
• Moderate growth rate 
• Rich pink flowers 
• Willow-like foliage offers delicate texture and soft movement
• Perfect for warm-season accents, xeric designs, or mixed beds

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Desert Willow ‘Sweet Bubba’ handles heat and drought with ease once mature. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, it’s especially well-suited for North Texas, bringing summer-long blooms and a graceful, informal feel to a variety of landscape styles.