Western Redbud, Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Providing four-season interest, Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud) is a deciduous shrub or small tree of great beauty. In spring, its silvery-gray branches contrast beautifully with masses of brilliant magenta flowers attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators. The cheerful blossoms give way to long, purple-brown seed pods which adorn the branches in summer. They create the illusion of having a twice-blooming tree in the garden. Emerging fresh apple green, the foliage of rounded, heart-shaped leaves darkens to blue-green in summer before turning golden yellow and rust red in the fall. As the leaves drop, they reveal the pleasing silver silhouette of this Redbud. Most often grown as a small, multi-trunked tree or shrub, the compact growth habit of Cercis occidentalis makes it suitable for small gardens.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cercis |
| Common names | Redbud |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Arizona, California, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, United States, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
9 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cercis |
| Common names | Redbud |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Arizona, California, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, United States, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
How many Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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