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Cercis Lavender Twist
Common Name: Lavender Twist Redbud
A dramatic weeping redbud featuring a narrow, cascading form and abundant lavender-pink spring flowers that appear along bare branches before leaf-out. Glossy, heart-shaped green leaves follow, creating a graceful summer silhouette and turning yellow in fall. ‘Lavender Twist’ delivers strong vertical interest and ornamental impact in tight spaces. Size: 5–10 ft wide × 15–25 ft tall Zones: 5a–9b Light: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established Suitable Conditions: Climate: Performs well across temperate climates Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred in hotter regions Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral Drainage: Important; avoid poorly drained or waterlogged soils Spacing: Allow vertical clearance to showcase the weeping form Notes: Shape: Strongly weeping, cascading; typically grafted high for best form Excellent specimen tree for courtyards, patios, and narrow spaces Strong early-season pollinator value Minimal pruning required beyond removing dead wood
| Plant Type: | Flowering Ornamental Tree |
| Width: | 5-10' |
| Height: | 15-25' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Bees butterflies birds |
| Exposure: | Full sun to part shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Fissured |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Spreading, Weeping |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Acidic |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
