{"slug":"cercis-canadensis-var-texensis","scientific_name":"Cercis canadensis var. texensis","common_names":["Texas redbud"],"family":"Fabaceae","type":"broadleaf_deciduous","mature_height_m":6,"mature_spread_m":4,"growth_rate":"medium","lifespan_years":null,"hardiness_zones":[6,9],"sun":"full_partial","water":"low","soil":"Well-drained, limestone-based, alkaline soils; rocky, sandy or clay all work if drainage is good","native_range":"Edwards Plateau and north-central Texas into southern Oklahoma and northeastern Mexico","description":"The Hill Country form of redbud: a small tree (15-20 feet) covered in pink-purple flowers on bare branches in March, followed by glossy, thick, wavy-edged heart-shaped leaves that resist heat better than eastern redbud. Fine for small yards, under power lines and as an understory tree. Austin's Grow Green guide specifically recommends it (and the Mexican variety) instead of eastern redbud.","care":"Plant in a well-drained spot; it will not tolerate wet feet. Give young trees a little afternoon shade and weekly water through the first two summers, then it is quite drought tolerant. Prune after flowering to shape, raise the canopy or remove suckers. Few pests; seed pods persist and can be harvested or ignored.","benefits":["flowers","pollinators","small_space","drought_tolerant","fall_color","wildlife"],"uses":["small_yard","street_tree","parks"],"cautions":["none"],"image_url":null,"image_credit":null,"sources":["https://plants.usda.gov/plant-profile/CECAT","https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CECAT","https://www.austintexas.gov/watershed-protection/plant-guide/redbud-texas","https://www.treefolks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NeighborWoodsTreeMenu-2026.pdf"],"data_note":null,"updated_at":"2026-11-08T01:00:46.205Z","page_url":"https://treerm.org/trees/cercis-canadensis-var-texensis","markdown_url":"https://treerm.org/trees/cercis-canadensis-var-texensis.md","regions":[{"country":"US","region":"OK","locality":null,"status":"native","note":null,"source_url":"https://plants.usda.gov/plant-profile/CECAT"},{"country":"US","region":"TX","locality":null,"status":"native","note":null,"source_url":"https://plants.usda.gov/plant-profile/CECAT"},{"country":"US","region":"CA","locality":"San Jose","status":"recommended","note":"On the Our City Forest Community Nursery tree species list","source_url":"https://www.ourcityforest.org/nursery-species"},{"country":"US","region":"TX","locality":"Austin","status":"recommended","note":"On the City of Austin Grow Green native and adapted plant list (Watershed Protection). Listed as 'Redbud, Texas'; the guide states 'Eastern Redbud not recommended'.","source_url":"https://www.austintexas.gov/watershed-protection/plant-guide/redbud-texas"},{"country":"US","region":"TX","locality":"Dallas","status":"recommended","note":"On the City of Dallas Article X Approved Tree List","source_url":"https://dallas.gov/departments/sustainabledevelopment/buildinginspection/DCH%20documents/pdf/BI_Approved%20Tree%20List.pdf"}],"license":"CC-BY-4.0"}