Species
Photo to come
Lavender Twist Redbud
Cercis canadensis
A weeping ('Covey') redbud with contorted, cascading branches, rosy-pink early-spring flowers on bare wood, and heart-shaped leaves.
Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
5-8 ft × 6-8 ft
Bloom
Rosy-pink flowers on bare branches in early spring, before leaf-out.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9
Care guide
Quick ID
Weeping redbud (*Cercis canadensis* 'Covey' / Lavender Twist). Cascading contorted branches, rosy-pink early-spring bloom on bare wood.
Sun & Site
Full sun to part shade. Light afternoon shade reduces leaf scorch on young trees in Draper.
Pruning & Shaping
Prune just after flowering (blooms on old wood). Remove dead/crossing wood; light shaping for the weeping form.
In my garden
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| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
2026-05-21
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-05-23Planted (Glover 5-yr → 2031)
- 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding