The flowers appear in spring and summer in various shades of pink. According to chitalpa information, these trees are quite drought tolerant. This is not surprising considering that its native habitat is the desert lands of Texas, California, and Mexico. Chitalpa trees can live 150 years.

Are chitalpa trees fast growing?

x Chitalpa tashkentensis

It's an ornamental shade and street tree that is bird friendly and sure to attract hummingbirds and pollinators into your garden. This North American native is ideal for use as a specimen tree or placed in a wildlife garden. Chitalpa is a fast growing tree.

How fast does chitalpa grow?

Chitalpa trees have low canopies that span 30 feet wide in rounded umbrella or vase shapes. A chitalpa can grow up to 35 feet tall at a rate of 3 feet per season, but usually doesn't get taller than 25 feet.