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Western Redbud

Cercis Occidentalis

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Overview

The Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a vibrant deciduous shrub/small tree, reaching 10-18 ft. tall, notable for its showy magenta blooms in spring. Heart-shaped leaves emerge after flowers, transitioning to green and then yellow in fall. This low-maintenance native prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils. Drought-tolerant once established, it provides year-round interest, perfect for accenting California landscapes and attracting pollinators.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 5–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Heart-shaped leaves emerge after flowers, transitioning to green and then yellow in fall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Leguminosae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — from full sun to partial shade

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — perfect for accentuating gardens with its striking springtime bloom

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Its compact size also makes it conducive to being planted in groups for a more dramatic effect

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — which transition from a refreshing green to bright yellow during the fall; pink flowers in the garden, image 67

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Following the spring spectacle; making it an ideal candidate for residential garden spaces.<br><br>Characteristic to the

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Following the spring spectacle; making it an ideal candidate for residential garden, image 65

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — The Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a vibrant deciduous shrub/small tree, reaching 10-18 ft; this

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — These blossoms grow directly on the gray branches, enveloping the tree in a cloak of color

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — shrub / tree for full or half; its compact size also makes it conducive to being planted in groups for a more dramatic

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — is a vibrant and versatile ornamental tree; the Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a vibrant deciduous, image 60

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Its compact size also makes it conducive to being planted in groups for a more dramatic effect; tall, notable for its

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Drought-tolerant once established; it provides year-round interest

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — making it an ideal candidate for residential garden spaces.<br><br>Characteristic to the species

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — pink flowers in the garden

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — tall, notable for its showy magenta blooms in spring; the Western Redbud boasts a brilliant display of, image 54

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Cercis occidentalis prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate various conditions; these blossoms grow, image 69

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — making it an ideal candidate for residential garden spaces.<br><br>Characteristic to the species; which, image 62

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — Drought-tolerant once established

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — the tree presents heart-shaped leaves; cercis occidentalis prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate various conditions

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — the tree presents heart-shaped leaves; cercis occidentalis prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate, image 66

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — the Western Redbud can accentuate entryways; the tree presents heart-shaped leaves

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — the Western Redbud boasts a brilliant display of magenta-pink flowers in early spring; or serve as a focal, image 63

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — These blossoms grow directly on the gray branches, enveloping the tree in a cloak of color; heart-shaped, image 64

Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) — perfect for accentuating gardens with its striking springtime bloom; is a vibrant and versatile ornamental tree

Photographs by 12 contributors

John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Cliff Hutson, CC BY 2.5 · source
C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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LaurentianShield, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John Comeau, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Unknown photographer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Ryan Bodenstein, CC BY 3.0 · source

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