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Cercis can. var. mexicana

Mexican Redbud

Plant photo of: Cercis can. var. mexicana
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'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

n/a

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.