Texas Redbud | Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Scientific Name

Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Common Name

Texas Redbud

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Tree Description

Cercis canadensis var. texensis, Texas redbud, is a small vase shaped, multi-branched tree with showy pink flowers in spring and deciduous heart-shaped foliage. It is found in arid, hot climates and is fast growing.

Tree Size
Small
Height at Maturity
10ft–20ft
Width at Maturity
15ft–20ft
Growth Rate
24 inches/year
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Low Water
Potential Issues

3 main diseases: leaf anthracnose, botryosphaeria canker, and verticillium wilt. Additionally redhumped caterpillars and several different species of borer affect the tree.

Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Excellent
Field Trial Monitoring Results

Fair potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 11 trees, healthy crown, 100% survival, slow growth rate. Possible signs of chlorosis or water stress on a few individuals. Species susceptible to red humped caterpillars. Plants in site with excessive irrigation and poor drainage died.

Propagation Results

Viable seed was difficult to find on collecting trip. Nonetheless, we've had great germination with 30 minute 200*F water soak, greenhouse sown in January. Seedlings are growing moderately fast.

Additional Images
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Photo: J. Reimer, courtesy of SelecTree