Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud (PP10328)

This tree is a great specimen plant and perfect for a small protected area in the landscape. The pods are 2-3” and are brown. The umbrella shaped tree accentuates the weeping, twisted branches tipping towards the ground. The seed pods develop in October and usually stay on throughout the winter and adding winter interest. Leaves are heart shaped, when emerging in the spring are reddish-purple changing to a dark lustrous green in the summer and then to a yellow fall color. They flower in early spring and bloom for 2 to 3 weeks. The reddish-purple bud opens to a rosy lavender-pink flower in early spring. The shape of the fruit looks like a pea pod. The Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud, 'Cercis canadensis "Covey", also known as Twisted Lavender Redbud, is a new variety of Redbud that is sure to attract the eye. ... more information