Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud)
Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud)
Zone: 5 - 9
Natural Range: PNW; Northern California
Soil: Moist - dry, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade, sun
Attributes: Deciduous. 8' - 15' tall. Large shrub or small tree with multi - stemmed truncks. Blue - green heart shaped leaves that turn yellow and red in the fall. Small pea like flowers are puple - pink in spring followed by brown - red pea pods.
Notes: A great drought tolerant species for the native garden.
Companion plants: Rosa, Mahonia, Rubus, Fritillaria, Fregaria, Arctostaphylos, Erythronium, Camassia, Lilium

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