Botanical Name: Cercis occidentalis
Common Name: Western Redbud Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a picturesque multi-trunked plant, with many slender ascending whitish-gray branches forming a vase-shaped or rounded canopy; younger plants are shrublike; older plants more erect and treelike Height 10-20' (25') Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most except wet poorly drained clay Hardiness hardy (zones 2-24); thrives in warm areas Morphology: Leaves palmate, alternate, round-cordate, bright green, 2-3" diameter, on 3-6" petioles (similar to Cercis siliquastrum, but smaller) Flowers brilliant pink, sweet-pea shaped; 1/2" diameter, in small axillary clusters along most of the branches; February-April Fruit a pod, 3-4" long, brown, flat; not compressed between seeds Propagation: seed Usage: excellent small accent tree prized for interesting form, heavy flower display and round foliage; leaves turn yellow in fall; suitable for patio tree, slopes Landscape Care: Watering an occasional soak (regular until established); becomes very drought-tolerant with age Fertilizing little is needed Pruning little required; can thin out and head high when young Pests/Diseases relatively free; is resistant to oak root fungus Special Conditions/Other Origin: California and Arizona Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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