Bold spring color with Texas toughness

The Texas Redbud Tree welcomes spring with clusters of rosy pink to magenta flowers that appear along its bare branches before the foliage emerges. Glossy, heart-shaped leaves follow, forming a rounded canopy that provides light shade and seasonal interest.

This beautiful Texas native tree is well adapted to heat, periodic drought, and alkaline soils once established. Its manageable size makes it a good choice for courtyards, mixed borders, and smaller yards, while its early flowers provide an important food source for pollinators.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Remove the stake and ties at planting, as these are only for shipping. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper, keeping the root flare at soil level.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, it tolerates short dry periods but benefits from occasional deep watering during extended heat or drought.

3. Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Avoid heavy pruning, which can disrupt its naturally graceful form.

4. Fertilizing: Fertilize sparingly in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer if growth is weak. Established trees in healthy soil often need little or no supplemental feeding.