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'
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.