(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...

(Eastern Redbud, White-flowered Eastern Redbud)

The white flowers of this natural variety of eastern redbud set it apart from the others. Eastern redbud is a medium-sized tree that is native to 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 are often tinted with purple when they first emerge, turn medium green shortly after and then yellow in...

(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...

(California Redbud, Western Redbud)

The drought tolerance and intense color make western redbud a top notch tree for dry gardens. It is native to the hill country of California, Arizona and Utah where the dry season can result in no rainfall for as long as six months a year. It prefers conditions from the toe of west facing foothill exposures to middle elevations. This prized member of the dry garden is a multi-stemmed tree in the wild, branching off a large underground woody crown. Its distinctive large heart-shaped leaves are often...

(Flowering Quince)