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Cercis reniformis

Oklahoma Red Bud

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Oklahoma Red Bud is a deciduous small tree or large shrub with beautiful red bud leaves that are almost heart shaped. It is a great specimen plant with beautiful red blooms in the spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.