Small deciduous tree tends to be multi-stemmed. Long, narrow, bright green leaves back abundant clusters of trumpet-shaped pale lavender-pink flowers with pale yellow throats. Ideally suited to most soils and climates of the Southwestern states. Excellent, long blooming accent specimen for dry sites and minimal-care landscapes.
 
Common Name: Pink Dawn Chitalpa
Botanical Name: Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'
Watering Needs:Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Botanical Pronunciation:chi-TAL-pa tash-ken-TEN-sis
Plant type:Tree
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Sunset climate zones:3 - 24, 28 - 33
Growth rate:Fast
Average landscape size:Fast growing to 25 ft. high, equal width.
Special features:Attracts Hummingbirds, Bird Friendly, Easy Care, Fast Growing, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Late Spring through Summer.
Flower color:Pink
Flower attributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Garden styleContemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean