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(Chitalpa tashkentensis)
Chitalpa is a hybrid of the Desert Willow and the Catalpa. It is a small tree that blooms a white to light pink flower in the late spring and early summer. The blooms have purple veins. Chitalpa is prone to trunk sunscald, making western exposure during the summer months a bad idea. This tree will also need ample regular watering during the summer months.
| Plant Type | Small Tree |
|---|---|
| Size (H x W) | 25' x 25' |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate, Regular During Summer |
| Flower Color | Light Pink |
| Flower Season | Early Summer, Late Spring |
This flowering torch hybrid cactus is sold in southwestern and Sonoran Desert nurseries. Most Trichocereus species have a white flower. Hybrids bloom in so many colors, from bright pink, light pink, bright yellow, light yellow, orange, red and more. The flowers open at night and close in the mid afternoon … Read More
We have many species of small cactus, succulents, aloes, and agave for making your own cactus bowls and gardens.
