Western Redbud light shade

light shade

Native habitat/range: commonly grows in a wide variety of habitats from coastal dunes

flowers are a nectar source for adult butterflies

it is tolerant of both drought and seasonal flooding

Pinus contorta ssp

Western Redbud light shadeCercis occidentalis Western redbud is a deciduous, large shrub or small, multi stemmed tree with a compact rounded form. It announces the dawning of spring, as early as February, when it becomes blanketed in a sensational display of showy magenta flowers. Its twiggy branches bear delicate heart shaped leaves that emerge light green but darken as the season progresses. By summer, unique, dark brown seed pods droop heavily on the branches, which are