Cercis canadensis texensis 'Oklahoma' |
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Eastern Redbud |
Description
This small, deciduous tree with a rounded head is covered with small flowers of a rose pink color in the spring before the appearance of heart-shaped leaves. It can grow to 25' tall with an equal spread. It has a low branching habit with a rounded form.Leaves turn yellow green in the fall. Not as tolerant of drought of high pH as some other varieties of Redbud. Needs protection from the afternoon sun in the low desert.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fallcolor, Multitrunk, Showyflower, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Publicpark
Special Uses
Shadetree, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
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