Cercis canadensis var. texensis (Texas Redbud) garden amendment often shrubby

often shrubby

rocky sites

Backfill using soil that was dug out

In most yards it will become a striking focal point and a center point of wildlife activity

While it loves wet feet

Cercis canadensis var. texensis (Texas Redbud) garden amendment often shrubbyTexas Redbud is a small ornamental tree that blooms in the spring. The flowers appear before leaves emerge and can be quite spectacular. The flowers are pink to magenta. Texas redbud is smaller and more drought tolerant than Eastern Redbud, and its leaves are smaller, thicker and more leathery. It comes as a single or multi trunk and can grow to about 12 20 ft. Texas Redbud does best as an understory tree, but can handle full sun exposure as well. It