All-Stars Plant Details


Latin Name:	Cercis occidentalis
Common Name:	western redbud
Type:	Shrub
Size:	Large
California Native:	Yes
Description:	California native plant; early spring bloom before leaves appear; attractive reddish seed pods in summer; new stems, cut in winter, are used to add color to Native American baskets; attracts beneficial insects.
Pruning Needs:	little or none; may be trained as a small tree
Sun Exposure:	Full Sun Part Shade
Arboretum Location(s):	Mary Wattis Brown Garden
Water Needs:	Very Low Low
Color(s):	Pink
Bloom Season(s):	Spring Winter
Wildlife Value:	Beneficial Insects