Cercis can. var. mexicana
Mexican Redbud
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.