Redbud, Oklahoma Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma' Height: 30 feet Spread: 25 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 6a Other Names: Texas Redbud, Cercis canadensis var. texensis Description: A wonderful small accent tree with beautiful magenta-wine colored flowers in early spring, followed by thick, glossy dark-green leaves; adaptable to drier soils; older dark brown bark exfoliates to reveal orangish inner bark; a more compact redbud Ornamental Features Redbud, Oklahoma has hot pink pea-like flowers with dark red overtones along the branches from early to mid spring before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The small glossy heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. The peeling dark brown bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Landscape Attributes Redbud, Oklahoma is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Redbud, Oklahoma is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Redbud, Oklahoma will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 6 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species. Special Attributes Redbud trees grow best with wind protection. Redbud trees develop some flat pod that is 2 to 3 inches long. Generally dropping in the autumn.
