Cercis canadensis Lavender Twist (Eastern Redbud)

Lavender Twist Cercis, Eastern Redbud Lavender Twist, Cercis canadensis 'Covey', Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist'

Rosy lavender-pink flowers completely cover bare, slightly contorted, weeping branches in early spring. This truly unique selection can develop a beautiful umbrella of cascading branches covered in heart-shaped leaves if trained when young. A captivating small specimen tree for a focal point in a shrub border or entryway. Deciduous.

Plant Type Trees
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 8' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
Cercis canadensis Lavender Twist (Eastern Redbud) | Lavender Twist Cercis, Eastern Redbud Lavender Twist, Cercis canadensis 'Covey', Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' || Rosy lavender-pink flowers completely cover bare, slightly contorted, weeping branches in early spring. This truly unique selection can develop a beautiful umbrella of cascading branches covered in heart-shaped leaves if trained when young. A captivating small specimen tree for a focal point in a shrub border or entryway. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
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