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Cercis mexicana

Mexican Redbud

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Small multi-stemmed tree grows slowly to 15' x 15'. Heart-shaped leaves are dark green glossy and leathery. Small purple-pink flowers appear before leaves spring. Brown seed pods that follow are not very attractive. Native to Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.