Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) is the feature tree of the back yard. It is, and will probably always be, the largest tree behind the house (although it is currently only about 8ft tall, so still a baby!). It was also the first tree to establish, in terms of blooming and overall growth.
Another recent milestone is formation of its first seed pod. These are slender and long (6-10 inches) usually appearing in about August, so this is an early one.
And just because this is my favorite tree at the moment, here are some more recent photos. It has come a long way since it was planted a year ago, and hummingbirds visit it often.
This is what it looked like when newly planted in July 2023:
Rewilding My Lot 
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