Southwest Plant of the Month – Mexican redbud – Cercis canadensis var. Mexicana
General Information
| Plant Form | Tree | Plant Size | 20′ x 12′ |
| Plant Type | Deciduous | Water Usage | Low |
| Sunlight | Sun, Partial Shade | Colors | Pink |
Physical Description: Beautiful, showy pink blossoms line naked branches before leaves emerge in spring. Dark green wavy leaves and purplish seed pods prolong color display into summer. Edible flowers.
Care and Maintenance: Leaves may be damaged by leaf cutter bees. Suckers.
Gardener’s Notes: Attractive ornamental, usually multi-trunked. Attracts bees and butterflies.
This Trans-Pecos native is more drought and heat tolerant, with smaller, thicker leaves, than eastern relatives.
Photo and information from: NMSU Desert Blooms Plant Advisor