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Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Family Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Cercis canadensis var. texensis (texas redbud) yields showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early spring to mid spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is fissured in texture. Cercis canadensis var. texensis (texas redbud) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Cercis canadensis var. texensis tolerates drought. This tree attracts birds to your garden.