Oklahoma Redbud

Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'

Pronunciation: SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis teck-SEN-sis
SKU #02357
6-9

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall and wide.

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Description A wonderful landscape specimen valued for its profusion of vibrant, petite, purple-red flowers that cloak the bare branches to bridge the gap between winter and spring! Lustrous heart-shaped foliage emerges with a soft pink tinge as the flowers fade then matures to a rich green. May develop as a multi-trunk tree. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Early spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Rounded
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Fall Color Yellow
Companion Plants Dogwood (Cornus); Wisteria (Wisteria); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Magnolia (Magnolia); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Care Instructions 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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DescriptionA wonderful landscape specimen valued for its profusion of vibrant, petite, purple-red flowers that cloak the bare branches to bridge the gap between winter and spring! Lustrous heart-shaped foliage emerges with a soft pink tinge as the flowers fade then matures to a rich green. May develop as a multi-trunk tree. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Fall ColorYellow
Companion PlantsDogwood (Cornus); Wisteria (Wisteria); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Magnolia (Magnolia); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oklahoma Redbud produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Oklahoma Redbud evergreen or deciduous?
Oklahoma Redbud is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Oklahoma Redbud?
Oklahoma Redbud is Easy Care, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
How fast does Oklahoma Redbud grow?
Oklahoma Redbud has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Oklahoma Redbud?
Oklahoma Redbud grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Oklahoma Redbud in my landscape?
Oklahoma Redbud is suitable for: Border.
What color are Oklahoma Redbud flowers?
Oklahoma Redbud produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Oklahoma Redbud?
Oklahoma Redbud has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Oklahoma Redbud?
Good companion plants for Oklahoma Redbud include: Dogwood (Cornus); Wisteria (Wisteria); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Magnolia (Magnolia); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea).
How do I care for Oklahoma Redbud?
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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