Cercis reniformis Oklahoma

Oklahoma Redbud

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



Height: 15–25 ft



Width: 5–10 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5a–9b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred in hotter regions



Soil



Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay



Slightly acidic to neutral pH



Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged sites



Water



Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Suitable Conditions



Performs well across temperate climates



Allow vertical clearance to showcase the weeping form



Notes



Strongly weeping, cascading habit; 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

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

5-10'

Width

15-25'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Spring

Flower color

Rose

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds, Butterflies

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Multi Stem

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No