{"product_id":"bubba-jones-desert-willow-tree","title":"Bubba Jones Desert Willow Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid-like blooms in pink and burgundy all summer long on a tall, drought-tolerant native tree that thrives where most ornamentals give up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bubba Jones Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba Jones') is a hybrid selection that blends the sleek, glossy foliage of 'Bubba' with the showy, fragrant blooms of 'Warren Jones' — creating a tall, multi-trunk ornamental that puts on a long seasonal display. Its orchid-like flowers arrive in clusters, shifting between soft pink, deep wine, and a mix of both, each bloom finished with yellow highlights and gently ruffled edges. Nearly seedless and growing to 20–25 feet, it's a striking focal point for open landscapes, streetside plantings, and sunny patio areas. Built for heat, drought, and tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bubba Jones is the tree for gardeners in hot, dry climates who are tired of babying plants that weren't built for their conditions. The blooms are genuinely beautiful — large, ruffled, and fragrant, with a color range that shifts from soft pink to deep wine depending on the bloom. It's drought-tolerant once established, disease-resistant, nearly seedless for a cleaner landscape, and it supports pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Give it full sun and room to grow and it will reward you with months of color with almost no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — essential for best blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; water deeply when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to 10°F (Zone 7); heat and drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to shape; tolerates hard pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 ft tall; multi-trunk habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer; long season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to deep wine with yellow highlights; fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"5-6 ft. (5G)","offer_id":50051112501496,"sku":"DST-WIL-BUB-56-5G","price":269.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft. (7G)","offer_id":50051112534264,"sku":"DST-WIL-BUB-67-7G","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft. (7G)","offer_id":50051112567032,"sku":"DST-WIL-BUB-23-7G","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/iStock-962958428.jpg?v=1784839973","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/bubba-jones-desert-willow-tree","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}