An intergeneric hybrid between the Southern Catalpa, Catalpa bignonioides, and the Desert Willow, Chilopsis linearis. The hybrid was made in Tashkent, a part of the former Soviet Union, hence Tashkentensis (the suffix -ensis or -ense indicates place of origin, or at least the place it was first described.) This is a spectacularly-flowering shrub or small tree, 15-30', with willow-like leaves. The Chilopsis parent provides some tolerance to heat and drought, while the Catalpa parent provides hardiness to around -15F. Flowering is profuse from late spring through fall. A fast-growing tree, this can quickly become a certerpiece for yard or patio.
