Shrubs

Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud)

Cercis occidentalis

Also known as Western Redbud

$12.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones4-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud), 'Western Redbud', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Cercis occidentalis is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Cercis occidentalis
Common name
Western Redbud
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
15-25 ft tall × 15-25 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Red
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Transplant when young, as redbuds resent root disturbance once established. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches, just after the spring flush.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage
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