Western Redbud
Cercis occidentalis
Fabaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
16 ft
Spread
15-25 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained, Tolerates Dry
Soil pH
neutral to alkaline
Water
Low
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 6a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
early spring
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
includes Utah
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Root Colonization Period
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.