The catalog/Species
Cercis spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Cercis with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
Other species in Cercis (1)
Cultivars
'Eastern'
Cercis
(Cercis canadensis) Round-headed tree to 25-35 ft. Large, bright green leaves. Spectacular display of purplish-pink flowers in spring. Fall color in colder climates. Average water. USDA zones 3-9.
'Forest Pansy'
Cercis
(Cercis canadensis `Forest Pansy’) Striking scarlet-colored new foliage turning maroon then green as the leaves mature. Highly valued as a landscape accent. Swelling buds break pinkish-red along the bare branches, similar to Eastern redbud. Moderate …
Luscious Lavender
Cercis 'Luclavzam'
With a flower show that's brighter and denser than the species, LUSCIOUS LAVENDER™ redbud electrifies the landscape. Its open, rounded habit looks at home in native gardens, wildlife gardens, as a specimen, or even mass planted. Its thick leathery foliage remains dark and glossy throughout the summer, unbothered by pests or diseases.
'Mexican'
Cercis
(Cercis canadensis mexicana) Profuse pinkish-purple flowers in spring. Glossy, scalloped, blue-green leaves. Tolerates hot summers. Smaller than other redbuds, to 15-20 ft. USDA Zones 7-10.
'Oklahoma'
Cercis
(Cercis canadensis ‘Oklahoma’) Spectacular purplish-red flower clusters in early spring (after flowering plums, before flowering crabapples). Attractive tree with round-shaped canopy and glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Tolerates hot summers. Largest of …
Midnight Express
Cercis
With its velvety, deep burgundy foliage, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS® redbud beautifies your landscape well beyond bloom time! Enjoy the bright pink, pea-shaped spring blooms of redbud with the bonus of healthy, richly colorful foliage and an appealing rounded shape. Winner of the Peoples' Choice Award at the 2022 Farwest show!
Genus & species details
What we know about Cercis spp. from curator-set defaults.
- Common names
- Redbud