tree, shrub

Cercis occidentalis | Western Redbud

Grow Western Redbud as a tree or shrub. Established plants are cold hardy, but young plants may need cold protection when temperatures drop below 20 degrees during their first few years. Flowering is improved when winter cold drops below 28 degrees. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.

Water Requirement: very low, low

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 15F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 15 feet high

Width: 15 feet wide

Deciduous

Foliage Color: medium green

Flower Color: magenta, white

Flower Season: spring