Western Redbud







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	Botanical Name: Cercis occidentalis Common Name(s): Western Redbud

Photographer:

Steve Mullany/Frommer

Description:

This deciduous shrub ranges from 6-20 ft. tall and 10-15 ft. wide. It is desirable for its magenta spring flowers, yellow to red fall color, and dangling winter seed pods. It is tolerant of many soil types, drought and oak root fungus. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The Western Redbud can be found statewide in California in the foothills below 4500 ft. elevations in chaparral and woodland communities - Cornflower Farms

Information by Gardensoft

Notes:

Hardy to 0 degrees F


	Culture:

	Sun: Half

	Water: Low

	Growth Rate: Moderate

	Hydrozones: #1

	Soil Type: Sandy

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: N/A



	Design:

	Design Styles: Mediterranean

	Accenting Features: Fall Color

	Seasonal Interest: Spring

	Location Uses: Bank

	Special Uses: Full

	Attracts Wildlife: Birds



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: Violet

	Flower Season: Winter

	Leaf Color: Green

	Bark Color: N/A

	Fruit Color: N/A

	Fruit Season: N/A

	Fruit Type: N/A



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