western redbud
Cercis occidentalis
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a tree for borders, low maintenance gardens, and xeriscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry soil of most types. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit it. It sits low on the menu for deer. Its drought tolerance makes it an easy pick for dry spots.
Pairs well with Silver sage, Autumn moor grass, and Star of persia.