Texas Redbud

Cercis canadensis var. texensis, commonly known as Texas Redbud is a deciduous small tree that grows from 10-20' with a spread of 10-15'. It is a native to Central Texas and therefore drought resistant. It is a low maintenance tree that prefers well-drained soil, and full sun to part shade.  It has thick leathery leaves that turn red in the fall. The pink to purple pea shaped flowers bloom in early spring and attract pollinators. It produces reddish purple seed pods that are up to 4" long that persist into winter.