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Products > Plants - Browse Alphabetically > Cercis occidentalis   Cercis occidentalis - Western Redbud    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Caesalpiniaceae (~Fabales) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Flower Color: Magenta Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Height: 15-20 feet Width: 15-20 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud) - Native to California, Arizona and Utah, but grows predominantly in California foothills below 4000 feet. This small tree or shrub will usually grow several trunks from its base unless properly pruned. The temperature needs to drop below 28-degrees F. in order for flowering to be profuse. Magenta pea-shaped flowers bloom in the spring through summer. Seed pods follow the blooms and hold on through the winter. Plant in sun or part shade. Can grow in variable soil types (even clayey soil) and varying moisture conditions. The name Cercis is from the Greek word "kerkis" which means a "weaver's shuttle" in reference to the shape of the fruit. The specific epithet "occidentalis" is from Latin meaning "of the west" as this is where this species is restricted, growing from Utah west to California.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]