- Common Name(s):
- Afgan redbud, Griffith's redbud
Prefers drier climates.
Wildlife Value: The flowers provide nectar for bees and once pollinated form leguminous pods, the seed can be consumed by birds. Members of the genus Cercis support the following specialized bee: Habropoda laboriosa.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This tree can suffer from damage caused by deer.
- Pink emerging in early spring.
- Prefers moist well drained soils.
- Growth Rate:
- Cordate leaf, alternate arrangement. 3-4" leaf blade, rounded margins, yellowish fall color.
NCCES plant id: 2807