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Chilopsislinearis

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Family

Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chilopsis (kye-LOP-sis)

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Species

linearis (lin-AIR-iss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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Chilopsislinearis

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