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Nest Spruce - 5 Gallon
SKU:
223995
UPC:
014949645659
$44.99
- Fast-growing, multi-stemmed accent tree with abundant white, trumpet-shaped blooms streaked in purple.
- Waterwise once established; thrives in full sun and well-drained soils for minimal-care landscapes.
- Graceful, airy canopy of narrow bright green leaves provides light, filtered shade.
- Long blooming season that draws hummingbirds and pollinators—perfect for Southwestern and xeriscape designs.
Morning Cloud Chitalpa (× Chitalpa tashkentensis ‘Morning Cloud’) is a drought-savvy showstopper that flowers from late spring into summer, topping its slender, willow-like foliage with cloud-like clusters of white, purple-throated trumpets. Selected from desert-adapted lineage, it excels in full sun and well-drained soils, growing rapidly to a landscape-scale specimen (about 25–30 ft. tall and wide) that delivers high-impact bloom, light shade, and pollinator appeal with remarkably low upkeep.
Plant Description
Small, deciduous ornamental that often forms a multi-stemmed framework with ascending branches that soften into a slightly cascading outline. Narrow, bright green leaves contribute to an airy, open canopy suited to beds, borders, and patio-adjacent plantings.
Flowers
Large clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms open pale white with purple veining in the throats—an “orchid-like” effect that reads as soft, luminous masses above the foliage.
Bloom Time
Typically from late spring into summer, providing an extended, high-visibility floral season in warm, dry climates.
Sun Requirements
Full sun is best (6+ hours/day) for maximum flower production, strong structure, and overall vigor in hot, bright exposures.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish; once established, water occasionally—more during prolonged heat—but avoid chronically wet conditions.
Soil Requirements
Adapts to a wide range of soils if drainage is good. Apply a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring if desired.
Growth & Size
Fast-growing; typically matures around 25–30 ft. tall and 25–30 ft. wide, forming a rounded, view-friendly canopy that suits residential streetscapes and front-yard specimens.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–8; particularly well-suited to Southwestern climates with hot summers and low humidity.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; long, showy bloom period; attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators; excellent choice for minimal-care and xeriscape designs.
Landscape Uses
Single specimen for high-impact bloom; light, view-friendly screening along property lines; focal point in mixed dry borders with salvias, yuccas, and stonecrops; striking near patios where flowers can be enjoyed up close.
Care Instructions
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Deep-water to establish, then reduce frequency. Feed in early spring. Prune in late winter to maintain structure and clearance; avoid heavy summer pruning to prevent stress.
Origin & Parentage
An intergeneric hybrid combining Catalpa bignonioides and desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)—selected for heat and drought tolerance and showy, catalpa-like flowers.
- Fast-growing, multi-stemmed accent tree with abundant white, trumpet-shaped blooms streaked in purple.
- Waterwise once established; thrives in full sun and well-drained soils for minimal-care landscapes.
- Graceful, airy canopy of narrow bright green leaves provides light, filtered shade.
- Long blooming season that draws hummingbirds and pollinators—perfect for Southwestern and xeriscape designs.
Morning Cloud Chitalpa (× Chitalpa tashkentensis ‘Morning Cloud’) is a drought-savvy showstopper that flowers from late spring into summer, topping its slender, willow-like foliage with cloud-like clusters of white, purple-throated trumpets. Selected from desert-adapted lineage, it excels in full sun and well-drained soils, growing rapidly to a landscape-scale specimen (about 25–30 ft. tall and wide) that delivers high-impact bloom, light shade, and pollinator appeal with remarkably low upkeep.
Plant Description
Small, deciduous ornamental that often forms a multi-stemmed framework with ascending branches that soften into a slightly cascading outline. Narrow, bright green leaves contribute to an airy, open canopy suited to beds, borders, and patio-adjacent plantings.
Flowers
Large clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms open pale white with purple veining in the throats—an “orchid-like” effect that reads as soft, luminous masses above the foliage.
Bloom Time
Typically from late spring into summer, providing an extended, high-visibility floral season in warm, dry climates.
Sun Requirements
Full sun is best (6+ hours/day) for maximum flower production, strong structure, and overall vigor in hot, bright exposures.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish; once established, water occasionally—more during prolonged heat—but avoid chronically wet conditions.
Soil Requirements
Adapts to a wide range of soils if drainage is good. Apply a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring if desired.
Growth & Size
Fast-growing; typically matures around 25–30 ft. tall and 25–30 ft. wide, forming a rounded, view-friendly canopy that suits residential streetscapes and front-yard specimens.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–8; particularly well-suited to Southwestern climates with hot summers and low humidity.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; long, showy bloom period; attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators; excellent choice for minimal-care and xeriscape designs.
Landscape Uses
Single specimen for high-impact bloom; light, view-friendly screening along property lines; focal point in mixed dry borders with salvias, yuccas, and stonecrops; striking near patios where flowers can be enjoyed up close.
Care Instructions
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Deep-water to establish, then reduce frequency. Feed in early spring. Prune in late winter to maintain structure and clearance; avoid heavy summer pruning to prevent stress.
Origin & Parentage
An intergeneric hybrid combining Catalpa bignonioides and desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)—selected for heat and drought tolerance and showy, catalpa-like flowers.
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