Cercis reniformis 'Oklahoma'

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Oklahoma Red Bud

  
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Description

Oklahoma Red Bud is a deciduous small tree or large shrub with beautiful red bud leaves that are almost heart shaped. It is a great specimen plant with beautiful red blooms in the spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.