Sweet Bubba Desert Willow Size:10/15 Gallon Wooly Torch (Cleistocactus vulpis-cauda or

Wooly Torch (Cleistocactus vulpis-cauda or similar) tends to have longer

Plant slightly elevated — set the caudex base just above soil line to prevent rot

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Planted 15–20 feet apart

Summer (May–Sep): Flowering finishes

Sweet Bubba Desert Willow Size:10/15 Gallon Wooly Torch (Cleistocactus vulpis-cauda orPhoenix's Most Colorful Compact Desert Tree Sweet Bubba Desert Willow Sweet Bubba Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis 'Sweet Bubba') is one of Arizona's most beloved native flowering trees and for good reason. Its deep burgundy to magenta trumpet shaped blooms appear from spring through fall, filling your landscape with stunning color for months at a time. Compared to standard desert willows, Sweet Bubba stays more compact and manageable while still