Cercis occidentalis (Tree)
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Common NameWestern Redbud
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CA NativeCalifornia Native
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Plant TypeTree
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Size12’ X 20’
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Flower ColorMagenta
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Bloom Time
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Spring
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LeavesGreen to Blue-green
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EvergreenDeciduous
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Deer ResistantN / A
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Wildlife Value
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Bird Habitat
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Seed and Fruit for Birds
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Growth RateSlow
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HardinessHardy
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Adverse Growth FactorsNone
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Special Features
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Low Maintenance
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Showy Flowers
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Specimen
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Water Use
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Drought Tolerant
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Low
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Soil pH6.5-7.5 (neutral)
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Partial Shade
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Shade
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Soil TypeClay
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DrainageGood Drainage
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Description and Cultural Plant Tips
Spectacular early spring flowers, best with some winter chill. This can be a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree
10 - 18 ft. tall and wide. Use as a specimen tree in a woodland garden.
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Master Gardener Comments
Responds well to winter pruning during dormancy
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Varietals
Pea family
Leguminosae