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Bloom Time | Early Spring (April) |
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Bloom Duration | Short and Bold (2-3 weeks) |
Tree Max Size | Mini (Max Height less than 10ft) |
Price range: $169.99 through $599.99
Lavender TwistÂź Redbud
(Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’)
Add unique form and enchanting spring beauty to your garden with the Lavender TwistÂź Redbud. This weeping variety of Eastern Redbud is known for its graceful, cascading branches and vivid lavender-pink flowers that blanket the bare stems in early spring before the heart-shaped leaves emerge. With its compact size and striking silhouette, Lavender TwistÂź is a stunning focal point in small gardens, courtyards, or mixed borders.
Weeping Form: Elegant, cascading branches create a dramatic architectural statement.
Vibrant Spring Blooms: Covered in vivid lavender-pink flowers before the foliage appears.
Attractive Foliage: Heart-shaped green leaves provide lush summer interest, turning yellow in fall.
Compact Size: Grows 5â6 feet tall and 6â8 feet wide, ideal for smaller landscapes or tight spaces.
Four-Season Appeal: Offers ornamental interest through flowers, foliage, and distinctive winter structure.
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and early-season pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.
Native Beauty: A cultivated form of the native Eastern Redbud, well-suited to North American gardens.
Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
Prune only as needed after blooming to shape or remove damaged limbs.
Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots.
Whether anchoring a garden bed, enhancing an entryway, or standing alone as a showstopper, the Lavender TwistÂź Redbud brings graceful movement and unforgettable spring color to your landscape. Its weeping habit and early blooms make it a true garden gem.
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