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Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'

Pink Dawn Chitalpa Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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 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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.