Chitalpa DescriptionBotanical Name: X Chitalpa tashkentensis A cross between a Catalpa tree and a Desert Willow tree (Catalpa bignonioides and Chilopsis linearis). Light green leaflets are 4" to 5" in lenght and 1" wide with frilly, trumpet shaped flowers in pink, white, or lavender. Fast growth rate. Varieties include 'Morning Cloud'- white to very light pink blooms, 'Pink Dawn'- pink blooms. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Trees-Shade & OrnamentalName: ChitalpaPlant Type: Deciduous Flower: White or pink trumpet shaped blooms, 1" to 1 1/2" long Mature Size: 30' tall x 20' wide Water: Low to moderate, once established. Exposure:: Full sun, part shade Spacing: 15' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Do not overwater. A lovely shade tree with the benefit of summer blossoms.