Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Texas Redbud

You really cant go wrong with this small and beautiful Texas native tree. Drought tolerant, this tree provides three landscape interests: an explosion of very showy flowers at early spring, foliage turns deep gold/red during the fall, purple seedpods appear during the winter! We love designing this tree as a focal point in front flowerbeds. It instantly adds pizzazz to any landscape. Understory installation also look quite attractive. Seeing the first Redbud flowers mean one thing and one thing only: warmer days are upon us! Relatively low maintenance: prune occasional suckers and for shape if desired.

Texas Redbud Details

  • Common Names: Texas Redbud
  • Preferred Light Conditions: Full Sun/Part Shade
  • Height: 12′ – 20′
  • Spacing/Spread: 12′ – 20′
  • Evergreen: No, this is a deciduous plant.
  • Color: Pink-Purple flowers. Foliage is red in fall. Purple berries in winter.
  • Interest: Spring.
  • Texas Native: Yes, plant is Texas native.
  • Wildlife habitat: Provides food/shelter for bees, butterflies and birds.
blue petaled flowers under white clouds photo

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