Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'
Pink Dawn Chitalpa Tree
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 pale-lavendar to pink trumpet-shaped flowers with pale yellow throats. Over a long bloom 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, Medium, Extra in Summer
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
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Walkways
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.