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Cercis occidentalis

Western Redbud

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Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Frommer

 

Description

This broadleaf deciduous shrub reaches 10' tall and wide. It is often multi-stemmed, with a broad crown. Foliage may be kidney-shaped or heart-shaped and blue-green. Pea-like flowers appear before new leaf growth; pinkish purple small flowers appear in late winter through spring. Brown fruit pods appear in summer but may last through winter. They are attractive on this plant. This shrub may be pruned to be more tree-like in habit, if desired. This plant tolerates full or part sun with well-draining soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Winter, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.