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    Desert-Willow: The Tree That Blooms in Drought

    By Sheereen Othman | July 21, 2015

    Chilopsis linearis Mother Nature doesn’t always work in our favor when it comes to nurturing our garden. Although many plants adapt to unpredictable environmental conditions, there are still a number of trees and shrubs that are too stubborn to conform. It can be especially challenging to landscape your yard if you live in an arid climate where water is scarce. The selections are limited, and planting a tree outside of your hardiness zone isn’t wise. The Desert-Willow is quite deceiving;…

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