I'm having a bit of a hard time locating a nursery that carries chitalpa trees. Anyone have any suggestions for the DFW area (the closer to Grapevine the better)?
Dennis
Chitalpa in DFW
does any one have seeds or cutting of this what trade for.?? really want since attracts hummingbirds.
I have a little tree that i got last year from a friend, but it is only 18 inches tall.
I will see her at the end of this month and ask her about seeds or plants. They are really beautiful.
Josephine.
I found (and bought) a "Morning Cloud" chitalpa at Redenta's in Arlington. :)
Good for you Dennis!
My parent's have a huge chitalpa tree, about 25'...and it puts out the prettiest little white blossoms...similar to a Desert Willow...I'll have to keep an eye out for some seed pods...
Melanie
Oooh, that's beautiful ! I looked it up and found a photo.
Question: It seems they don't like humidity much and will do
poorly if there's a lot. Is the DFW area too humid for this
shrub/tree ? I'd sure like to get one if it's not.
I think this area is just fine for the Chitalpa. Mine is very small, bit I have seen others and they are fine.
I planted it yesterday. Mine is about 6 ft tall, and I've read it can grow several feet a year, so it shouldn't take long for it to get spectacular. I'll let you know if mine has any problems. I got the variety with the white flowers, which I read is more upright and less susceptible to powdery mildew.
Thank you for the information. Well, that leaves me no choice
but to get one :o) - yes, the white one for me too.