CHILOPSIS LINEARIS, TEXAS DESERT WILLOW, BOW WILLOW, MIMBRE, MXD COLORS! 60 SDS

Description: 60 FRESH SEEDS COLLECTED FOR THIS SEASON My seeds are collected from at least 6 different colors of trees growing around me. So between the different colors of trees and the possibilities of natural cross pollination, there should be a nice palete of colors in the mix. BEAUTIFUL LIGHT FRAGRANCE... BEES & BUTTERFLIES LOVE THEM. Their sheer sturdiness, beautiful flowers and long blooming period make them one of Texas’s best small native trees. Desert willows, so called because of the shape of their leaves are delicate, small deciduous trees native to west Texas and the Edwards Plateau. Once established, they have quite an ability to withstand low rainfall and drought situations. They are also know by the common names Flowering Willow, Willowleaf Catalpa, Desert Catalpa, Flor de Mimbre, Mimbre, and Bow Willow, among others. Their long narrow leaves resemble the leaves of true willows (Salix), but they are not at all related. Flowers grow in showy clusters at the tips of branches and on new wood….and they can start blooming in late spring, with repeat bloom spurts all the way into fall, depending on the rainfall they receive. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and lightly fragrant, and can range in color through a wide range of the pinks….from creamy light pink through mid pinks through very pastel lavender pinks and almost whites, all the way to deep magentas, almost burgundy, with the possibility of bicolors….all with beautiful markings in the throats. They have quite an ability to withstand arid conditions. Easily cultivated, but they must have a well-drained site and must not be overwatered. In an area with more than 30 inches of annual rainfall, they must be planted in raised beds or berms and watered carefully, especially over the winter. Their growth is irregular and requires attention for early trunk development….It can be maintained as a large shrub or trained into smallish (15 to 20 feet or so) multi-trunked trees. Since they bloom on new wood, the more they are pruned, the more they bloom. With their leaf shape, they offer the most lovely dappled shade all through the day, leaving a lovely bright, defused shade beneath their canopies. They are used extensively in green spaces and parks in central Texas. Plant Habit or Use: small tree, large shrub, accent plant, screenExposure: sun Flower Color: white to lavender-maroon, bicolorsBlooming Period: summer through fallFruit Characteristics: long, narrow two-valved pod containing small flattened winged seedsHeight: 15 ft. to 20 ft. (30 ft.)Width: 15 ft. to 20 ft. Plant Character: deciduousHeat Tolerance: VERY highWater Requirements: lowSoil Requirements: adaptableUSDA Hardiness Zone: 7 and south...Though I have seen them growing at high altitudes in zone 6. THESE SEEDS ARE FRESH, HOMEGROWN, HANDPICKED AND CLEANED, AND WERE COLLECTED FOR THIS PLANTING SEASON I CAN MAKE BULK QUANTITIES AVAILABLE IN SOME OF THE SEEDS I OFFER, AND WELCOME INQUIRIES! FREE SHIPPING W/TRACKING (USPS Retail Ground) OR PRIORITY SHIPPING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT CHECKOUT ****I am happy to respond to inquiries and give the best information I have. ABOUT OUR SEEDS (A SORT OF DISCLAIMER): ***We grow, harvest, clean and store our seeds, ourselves.*** **BUYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THEIR OWN RESEARCH for their particular areas. The internet abounds in information. Grower forums, county extension agents, Master Gardeners groups and local nurseries can also be quite valuable sources. **Germination tips are sent with each variety of seeds. The general method that works well for us in our location, particularly. **There are all manner of predators and conditions which can affect, hamper or even destroy germination....like molds, soil fungi, bugs, birds, squirrels, armadillos, pets and other varmints, soil and air temps (day AND night), water, light, care or lack thereof, contamination of planting media, and the list goes on. **MANY of the seeds we offer are NOT annuals with quick starts and short lifespans. Most are particularly suited to withstand the the extreme heat of central Texas summers. Some will take things entirely at their own pace and require a really warm soil, special conditions or treatment for "quicker" germination...and germination MAY require weeks, months and longer. **Some plants are restricted by various states. We will notify you if we are aware of any restriction, but we mostly know about restrictions here in Texas. ULTIMATELY IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER to verify if your purchase is restricted by your state, county or city government. **INTERNATIONAL BUYERS......While we are happy to ship seeds internationally, WE DO NOT OFFER PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES. Again, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER to verify whether or not seeds might be banned from import into that country and might be seized at customs. ** "FLOATING SEEDS" is not necessarily an indication of seeds with no viability. In some species, floating is the indicator that the seed IS viable....and in some species (like citrus) both sinkers and floaters will germinate. **** THANKS! **** _gsrx_vers_856 (GS 7.0.20 (856))

Price: 10.19 USD

Location: Austin, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-26T00:51:32.000Z

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