Cercis Lavender Twist

REDBUD 'LAVENDER TWIST'

A dramatic weeping redbud with a narrow, cascading form and abundant lavender-pink spring flowers that appear along bare branches before leaf-out. Glossy, heart-shaped green leaves follow, creating a graceful summer silhouette and turning yellow in fall. ‘Lavender Twist’ delivers strong vertical interest and ornamental impact in compact spaces.

Size: 5–10 ft wide × 15–25 ft tall

Zones: 5a–9b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Suitable Conditions:



Climate: Performs well across temperate climates



Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred in hotter regions



Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral



Drainage: Important; avoid poorly drained or waterlogged soils



Spacing: Allow vertical clearance to showcase the weeping form



Notes:



Shape: Strongly weeping, cascading; typically grafted high for best form



Excellent specimen tree for courtyards, patios, and narrow spaces



Strong early-season pollinator value



Minimal pruning required beyond removing dead wood

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15-25'

Width

5-10'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Acidic, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Weeping

Drought tolerant

No