Cercis occidentalis, the western redbud or California redbud, is a small tree or shrub found across the American Southwest, from California to Utah and Arizona. It is easily recognized when it is in bloom from March to May, when it is covered with small pink to purple flowers.

The showy flowers are bright pink or magenta, and they grow in clusters all over the shrub, making the plant very colorful and noticeable in the landscape.

Cercis occidentalis is cultivated as an ornamental plant and tree, for planting in parks and gardens, and as a street tree. It is also used in drought tolerant, native plant, and wildlife gardens.

Type: Hardy tree

Hardiness zones: 6-9, some sources list it hardy to zone 5

Height: 10-15', 300-450cm

Location: Sun or part shade

Seeds per packet: 10