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.