Scientific Name
Cercis californica ssp. californica

Common Name
Western red bud; California redbud
Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Medium
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist well drained soil; drought tolerant
Texture: Medium
Form: Variable form; usually multistemmed
Height: 10 to 18’
Width: 10 to 15’
Leaf: 1 to 3" blue green leaves; light yellow to red fall color
Flower/Fruit: Pink to magenta flowers in early spring; reddish brown seed pods
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