2269 Morro Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Morning Cloud Chitala
Morning Cloud Chitala
BOTANICAL NAME
Chitalpa Tashkentensis
COMMON NAME
Morning Cloud Chitalpa
The Morning Cloud Chitalpa is a hybrid small tree developed by crossing the Catalpa and Desert Willow. It combines the toughness of desert willow with the showy flowers of catalpa. The Morning Cloud tree produces abundant clusters of large, trumpet shaped, pure white flowers with light yellow throats from late spring through summer. It has narrow, willow-like green leaves and forms a rounded canopy
Description
USES
- Specimen tree
- Shade tree
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
HARDINESS ZONES
- USDA Zones 6 – 9
- Can tolerate low temperatures of -10°F
- Performs best in hot, dry climates
- Not suitable for areas with high humidity or heavy summer rainfall
ROOT SYSTEM
- Moderate, spreading root system
- Non-invasive compared to many shade trees
MEASUREMENT & SIZES
- Can grow 20 to 30 ft tall and 20 to 25 ft wide
WATER NEEDS
- Low to moderate
- Very drought tolerant once established
- Occasional deep watering during hot, dry months improves flowering
LIGHT NEEDS
- Full sun is best for maximum flower production
- Can tolerate light shade, but fewer blooms
PRUNNING
- Avoid heavy prunning
- Remove crossing, dead, or weak branches
GROWTH RATE
- Moderate to fast
- Typically grows 1 to 2 ft per year when young, slowing at maturity
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