Cercis Species, Texas Redbud

Cerciscanadensis var. texensis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cercis (SER-sis)
Synonym
Cercis reniformis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Washington, District of Columbia

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ann Arbor, Michigan

West Portsmouth, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Aledo, Texas

Alice, Texas

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas(3 reports)

Belton, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Crockett, Texas

De Leon, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

El Paso, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Sandia, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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West Portsmouth, OH (Zone 6a) | September 2005 | positive



This tree is very prolific and can be considered positive by some and a detriment by others.

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

A great tree with showy flowers. Recommended by xeriscape companies here in San Antonio so you know they are drought tolerant.

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2004 | positive

The Texas Redbud is a beautiful small to medium tree. The lovely flowers cover the branches in early Spring and together with the white f...Read More

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