Family: Fabaceae
Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis Covey
Common Name: Lavender Twist Redbud
| Description | A weeping form of the tree Red Bud. |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Trees Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average to moist |
| Soil & Site | Prefers rich, moist, well drained soil. |
| Flowers | reddish/pink Redbud like flowers. |
| Leaves | simple, alternate and broadly heart-shaped, green changing to yellow in the fall |
| Stems | twigs are contorted with arching, pendulous stems |
| Dimensions | Reaches 5-6 feet high with a spread of over 7 feet. |
| Maintenance | Needs to be staked and trained for the best effect. |
| Misc Facts | The original plant was a chance seedling grown in the garden of Coney Covey of Westfield, New York. Plant patented by Tim Brotzman of Madison, Ohio. |
| Notes & Reference | (References: #1-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants) |
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