Cercis racemosa
Family: Leguminosae
Common name: CHAINFOWER REDBUD
Native to: Central China
Sentiment: betrayal
Plant
Types: shrub, tree
Form: erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 29.5 feet
Max width: 29.5 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar, seeds
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: light shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: 0 to +40 °F
Water: moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
