Cercis canadensis v. mexicana

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Mexican Redbud

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Small multi-stemmed tree grows slowly to 15' x 15'. Heart-shaped leaves are dark green glossy and leathery. Small purple-pink flowers appear before leaves spring. Brown seed pods that follow are not very attractive. Native to Mexico.

 

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  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

 

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.