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Cercis can. var. mexicana

Mexican Redbud

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Information by: Mountain States Nursery        Photographer: Anne Weinberger

 

Description

This native, deciduous tree has glossy green heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins. Dark pink flowers appear before leaves emerge in the spring, creating quite a color show. It prefers afternoon shade in low deserts and requires good drainage. It usually has a multi-trunk form, and makes an excellent small patio tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.