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Chitalpa EL NIÑO®
Chitalpa EL NIÑO®
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SKU: CHI EL NINO-1
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen |
| Light Requirement | Part to Full Sun |
| Soil Condition | Well Drained |
| Mature Height | 10 to 15 ft |
| Growth Rate | Medium-growing |
| Planting Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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Description
Chitalpa EL NIÑO® is a stunning flowering tree that delivers fragrant pink-white trumpet-shaped blooms from late spring through fall. This fast-growing hybrid tree reaches 10-15 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for small yards, patios, and landscapes where you want big impact without overwhelming the space. Exceptionally drought tolerant and heat loving, EL NIÑO® thrives in challenging conditions where other flowering trees struggle.
Key Features:
- Fragrant pink-white trumpet flowers bloom continuously from late spring through fall
- Fast-growing tree reaches 10-15 feet tall and wide
- Exceptionally drought tolerant and heat loving
- Deer resistant and low maintenance
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Perfect size for small yards and patios
- Thrives in hot, dry climates
- Hardy in zones 6-9
Growing Conditions:
Plant Chitalpa EL NIÑO® in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. This adaptable tree thrives in various soil types including poor, rocky, or sandy soils. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeriscaping and low-water landscapes. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then reduce frequency. Prune in late winter to maintain shape if desired. Performs best in hot, dry climates.
Landscape Uses:
Perfect for small yards, patio trees, specimen plantings, drought-tolerant landscapes, pollinator gardens, and desert gardens. Chitalpa EL NIÑO®'s compact size and continuous summer blooms make it ideal for urban gardens, courtyards, and anywhere you want a flowering tree that won't outgrow the space. The fragrant flowers and hummingbird-attracting blooms provide months of sensory interest.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does Chitalpa EL NIÑO bloom all summer?
Yes! Chitalpa EL NIÑO® produces fragrant pink-white trumpet flowers continuously from late spring through fall, providing months of color and attracting hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Is Chitalpa EL NIÑO drought tolerant?
Absolutely! Chitalpa EL NIÑO® is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, making it perfect for xeriscaping, low-water landscapes, and hot, dry climates. It thrives in conditions where many other flowering trees would struggle.
How big does Chitalpa EL NIÑO get?
Chitalpa EL NIÑO® reaches 10-15 feet tall and wide, making it an ideal size for small yards, patios, and urban gardens where you want a flowering tree that won't overwhelm the space or require constant pruning.
Planting Instructions
How Your Plants Are Shipped & Care Instructions
To ensure a seamless transition to your garden, please follow the specific steps below based on the type of plant you ordered:
📦 1. Container-Grown Plants
Our container-grown plants are shipped with fully established root systems nestled in premium potting media.
- Unpack & Water Instantly: Carefully remove the protective packaging and check the soil moisture. Give the pot a thorough watering until moisture runs out the bottom drainage holes.
- Acclimation Period: Place your container plant in a sheltered, partially shaded location for 2 to 3 days to help it recover from transit before moving it to full sun.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the exact same depth it was sitting in its shipping container, gently loosening the outer roots if they are encircling the root ball.
- Moisture Control: Keep the soil consistently damp but never soggy for the first few weeks as the roots expand.
🌱 2. Seedling & Liner Bare-Root Plants
Seedlings and liners are young, vibrant plants shipped without pots to make transit highly efficient.
- Immediate Attention: Unpack immediately upon arrival. If you cannot plant them right away, keep the roots moist and store them in a cool, shaded location out of the wind.
- Hydration First: Soak the roots in a bucket of water for 1 to 2 hours right before planting to wake them up.
- Planting: Spread the roots out naturally in the planting hole. Ensure the crown (where the roots meet the stem) sits right at the soil level. Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.
🌾 3. Groundcover Bare-Root Plants
Groundcover bare-root bundles (like Vinca minor or Sedum) are shipped dormant or semi-dormant, ready to take off once in the ground.
- Check Moisture: Open the bundle immediately. The packing material around the roots should be damp. If planting is delayed a day or two, lightly mist the roots to keep them from drying out.
- Soak Before Planting: Soak the root systems in water for about an hour before putting them in the ground.
- Spacing & Depth: Plant them at the same depth they were growing previously, firming the soil gently over the roots to eliminate any air pockets. Water heavily right after planting and keep the area consistently moist until established.
Shipping Information
Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for the next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example of month-by-month shipping would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10
February - zones 8 - 10
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
July - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas) - 10
December - zones 8 - 10