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Chitalpa X tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'

Pink Flowering Chitalpa

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This medium size deciduous tree grows rapidly to 20'-30' high and as wide, producing long, pointed, deep green leaves. Upon these leaves grow the pink to white trumpet-shaped flowers with purple markings. Over a long season, these flowers will appear in showy clusters.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Walkways

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).