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Chitalpa X tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'

Pink Dawn Chitalpa

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This deciduous tree grows rapidly to 15'-25' high and wide, producing long, pointed, deep green leaves. Upon these leaves grow the pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats. From spring through fall, these flowers appear in showy clusters. Grayish white bark is attractive and prominent during winter. Birds and hummingbirds love this tree. It is usually multi-trunked. It does best in full sun and becomes drought tolerant when established. It does not tolerate coastal areas.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Yellow, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.