Lavender Twist® Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Covey'
Description | Rosy lavender-pink flowers completely cover bare, slightly contorted, weeping branches in early spring. This truly unique selection can develop a beautiful umbrella of cascading branches covered in heart-shaped leaves if trained when young. A captivating small specimen tree for a focal point in a shrub border or entryway. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Early Spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Weeping |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Flower Color | Pink |
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Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
Care | Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
Buy Online
Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Texas on or around February 10th, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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The Arbor Gate 15635 F.m. 2920
Tomball, TX 77377 -
Lowe's 14236 Fm 2920
Tomball, TX 77377-5506 -
Lowe's 14127 Cypress-Rosehill Road
Cypress, TX 77429-3474
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.