Cercis canadensis var. texensis (Texas Redbud) Native bee friendly pollinating flies

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It is often used as foundation shrub due to its compact size and evergreen nature

In spring the showy 2-3 ft

It is an adaptable plant that can handle various sun exposures and soil conditions

This is the white-berried form — striking in a different way

Cercis canadensis var. texensis (Texas Redbud) Native bee friendly pollinating fliesTexas Redbud is a small ornamental tree that blooms in the spring. The flowers appear before leaves emerge and can be quite spectacular. The flowers are pink to magenta. Texas redbud is smaller and more drought tolerant than Eastern Redbud, and its leaves are smaller, thicker and more leathery. It comes as a single or multi trunk and can grow to about 12 20 ft. Texas Redbud does best as an understory tree, but can handle full sun exposure as well. It