(Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud)

The interesting purple-red hued leaves of 'Forest Pansy' really stand out in the landscape. This cultivated deciduous, medium-sized tree originates from eastern and central North America. Prized as both a specimen tree and small shade tree, it may be multi-stemmed or single-trunked and has a broad, rounded or spreading canopy.

Eastern redbud has very distinctive large, heart-shaped leaves that turn shades of yellow in fall. Those of 'Forest Pansy' are purple when new and young, slowly becoming...

(Eastern Redbud, Hearts of Gold Redbud)

The bright yellow, heart-like leaves of 'Hearts of Gold' and its bright pink-lavender early spring blossoms really adds cheerful interest to the landscape. This deciduous, small-sized tree originates from eastern and central North America and this cultivar was selected from a mutant tree first seen in Greensboro, North Carolina. Prized as both a small specimen or shade tree, it may be multi-stemmed or single-trunked and has a rounded or vase-shaped, spreading canopy.

Eastern redbud has very distinctive...

(Eastern Redbud, Little Woody Redbud)

The small, lightly crinkled, heart-like leaves of 'Little Woody' and its bright rosy pink blossoms really adds small-sized, cheerful interest to the spring garden. This deciduous, small-sized tree originates from eastern and central North America and this cultivar was selected from a mass of redbud seedlings in 1997 in Morganton, North Carolina, evaluated and then named in 2000. Prized as both a small specimen or shade tree, it may be multi-stemmed or single-trunked and has a compact vase-shaped...

(Texas Redbud)

Texas redbud is a variant of the common redbud found in Texas and Oklahoma. It is much more tolerant of heat and drought than eastern redbuds. Its waxy leaves are smaller and somewhat curled, adaptations that allow it to thrive in full sun and withstand drier soil conditions. It is almost always a large, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree.

In spring, before leaves emerge, prolific clusters of sweet pea-like flowers cover the branches tightly in colors that range from pink to white. These are...

(Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud)

Texas redbud is a variant of the common redbud, found in Texas and Oklahoma and more adapted to heat and drought. The cultivar 'Oklahoma' is an outstandingly tough and heavy flowering selection, widely adapted and tolerant of heat, humidity and sun.

The shiny, heart-like leaves are thick and waxy. It is sometimes a multi-stemmed shrub, usually a tree. In spring, before leaves emerge, clusters of sweet pea-like, rosy wine-red flowers cover the branches thickly. These are followed by dark brown...

(Sanderson Redbud, Texas Redbud)

Believed to be the most drought tolerant of the Texas redbud cultivars, 'Sanderson' is a vigorous performer with a slightly more compact habit than standard forms. Its extra waxy leaves are also smaller and have notably wavy margins.

Texas redbud is a variant of the common redbud found in Texas and Oklahoma. It is much more tolerant of heat and drought than eastern redbuds. Its waxy leaves are smaller and somewhat curled, adaptations that allow it to thrive in full sun and withstand drier soil...

(Texas Redbud, Texas White Redbud)

This cultivar, 'Texas White,' is a white-flowering selection of Texas redbud with thick, shiny, waxy leaves, and profuse flowering. It is a native of Texas and Oklahoma and is a heat-tolerant variation of the common redbud. Growing as a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, 'Texas White' bears clusters of white, sweet pea-like flowers in early spring, before leaves emerge. Dark brown seed pods follow flowering and persist well into winter

For best growth and flowering, grow 'Texas White' in full...

(Traveller Weeping Texas Redbud, Weeping Texas Redbud)

Texas redbud is a variant of the common redbud, found in Texas and Oklahoma, and better adapted to summer's heat and drought. The dwarf, weeping cultivar 'Traveller' is an outstandingly tough and good flowering selection, widely adapted and tolerant of heat, humidity and sun.

The shiny, heart-like leaves are thick and waxy. In spring, before leaves emerge, clusters of sweet pea-like, rosy flowers cover the branches. These are followed by dark brown seed pods that may persist after the the leaves...

(Chinese Redbud)

Larger in leaf and flower than eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), this Chinese native makes a beautiful shrub or small tree for sun or light shade. The bright purple-pink pea-flowers cluster along the upright gray branches in mid-spring, before the large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves emerge. Abundant green seedpods follow the flowers, maturing to brown. The leaves turn dull yellow in fall.

Less cold hardy than eastern redbud, Cercis chinensis shares its preference for well-drained,...

(Avondale Redbud, Chinese Redbud)

When 'Avondale' came onto the scene, its small size meant that the beauty of the Chinese redbud would fit spaces and gardens too small for the species. A deciduous shrub or small tree native to China and Japan, Cercis chinensis is found thriving in a wide range of growing conditions. One aspect of its beauty lies in its leaves: rounded hearts that hang gracefully from fine, reddish stems. They are held on the upright gray branches of a vase shaped shrub or multiple-trunk tree.

The gorgeous...