Cercis occidentalis - Western Redbud (Seed)

A gorgeous multi-trunked flowering large shrub or small tree. Brilliant magenta pea-shaped flowers in early spring are followed by lovely heart-shaped leaves that turn red and orange in fall (if temps are cold enough). Plant Characteristics Species Name Cercis occidentalis Common Name Western Redbud Plant Type Shrubs Height by Width 15ft. x 12ft. Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender, Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months March, April, May Sun Exposure Inland-Part Sun Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Sowing Season Spring/Summer Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy Sowing Pretreatment Hot water soak and cold stratification * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination