Cercis occidentalis
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: CALIFORNIA REDBUD, WESTERN REDBUD
Synonym: Cercis canadensis var. occidentalis
Native to: Western United States
Sentiment: betrayal
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 16.4 feet
Max width: 16.4 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
blue, green
new growth distinct
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar, seeds
Plant features: deciduous
Edibles: herb, vegetable
Exposure: light shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
fall color
flowers in spring
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -20 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant
Butterflies that feed on this plant
