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Natural Habitat and Special Adaptations Ecological Interactions * Grows near rivers or lakes so that it can take up more water through its roots. * Birds sometimes rest or build nests in its branches. * Loses its leaves during winter dormant period, from November through February. * Sphinx moth caterpillars feed on the leaves. * Often grows quickly into a multi-trunk tree, making it more likely to survive strong winds without breaking branches. Seasonal Changes * Leafs-out in March or April, soon followed by flowers. * Drops leaves in fall and remains leafless through winter. * Seed pods ripen and open in winter, so the seeds can be ready to grow with the spring or summer rains. Human and Landscape Uses * Some Mexicans, Tohono O’odham and Aikimel O’odham use the smallest branches in basket weaving because they are flexible. Wood is used in house construction, bow construction and frames to hold ollas. Bark is used in making nets, shirts and breechclouts. Medicinally, bark is used topically as an antifungal agent. Temperature Extremes Special Care * Drops leaves at about 30ºF (-1ºC) but will not suffer stem damage until 18ºF (-8ºC) or lower. * Watch for seedling volunteers and pull them while they are small. Soil Needs * Tolerates almost any soil. * Pruning a few small branches can be done anytime. Wait to prune any large branches until December or January. Desert Willow Type and Size Mimbre Chilopsis linearis Tree to 25’ tall X 25’ wide Water Needs Moderate Flower Color White, Pink or Magenta Sunlight Needs Full Sun Flower Season April to September Pollinators Bees, Hummingbirds Range Texas to California © 2005 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Natural Habitat and Special Adaptations Ecological Interactions * Grows near rivers or lakes so that it can take up more water through its roots. * Birds sometimes rest or build nests in its branches. * Loses its leaves during winter dormant period, from November through February. * Sphinx moth caterpillars feed on the leaves. * Often grows quickly into a multi-trunk tree, making it more likely to survive strong winds without breaking branches. Seasonal Changes * Leafs-out in March or April, soon followed by flowers. * Drops leaves in fall and remains leafless through winter. * Seed pods ripen and open in winter, so the seeds can be ready to grow with the spring or summer rains. Human and Landscape Uses * Some Mexicans, Tohono O’odham and Aikimel O’odham use the smallest branches in basket weaving because they are flexible. Wood is used in house construction, bow construction and frames to hold ollas. Bark is used in making nets, shirts and breechclouts. Medicinally, bark is used topically as an antifungal agent. Temperature Extremes Special Care * Drops leaves at about 30ºF (-1ºC) but will not suffer stem damage until 18ºF (-8ºC) or lower. * Watch for seedling volunteers and pull them while they are small. Soil Needs * Tolerates almost any soil. * Pruning a few small branches can be done anytime. Wait to prune any large branches until December or January.