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Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'

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'

Width 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:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers