Western Redbud | Small Tree Seedling

Cercis occidentalis Grow your own Western Redbud, a small and showy flowering tree native to California, Arizona, and Utah 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureLow Cold Hardiness-20°F LightFull Sun / Partial Shade Size10 – 20' tall / 10 – 15' spread Lifespan75 yrs Growth RateMedium Drought ToleranceModerate Wind ResistanceModerate Tree Story About Western Redbud From the US Forest Service: "Western or California redbud is a leguminous shrub that grows from 7 to 20 feet tall with a dense rounded crown that almost reaches the ground. Western redbud is recognized as Cercis occidentalis in older floras. The leaves are simple, thick, round or reniform, and cordate at the base, and have from seven to nine prominent veins. They are winter deciduous; their autumn display of yellow turning to red and brown rivaling that of some eastern hardwoods. The strik