Cercis canadensis var. texensis

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Cercis canadensis var. texensisCercis canadensis

var. texensis

Texas Redbud

Cercis canadensis var. texensis

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Details

Min. hardiness zone:

6

Inventory ID:

5920

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak seed in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

In a Nutshell:

* A small tree with a sturdy upright trunk which divides into stout branches that usually spread to form a broad flat head. Found on rich bottom lands throughout the Mississippi River valley, will grow in the shade and often becomes a dense undergrowth in the forest.

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In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows. It is also much planted as a landscape ornamental plant. more...

* Succeeds in most soils and pH types, but dislikes growing in wet soils, especially when these are of clay. Prefers a deep sandy loam and a very sunny position. more...