Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Lavender Twist™ Redbud
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Lavender Twist’
Common Name: Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud
Mature Height and Width:
5–8′ tall (dependent on staking height) × 6–10′ wide
Growth Habit: Strongly weeping ornamental tree with cascading pendulous branches forming umbrella canopy. Final height determined by staking height of central leader; tree maintains that height while lateral spread and pendulous growth continue. Dense layered branching with pronounced downward orientation.
Foliage Description: Medium green heart-shaped deciduous foliage with smooth texture and dense layering along cascading branches. Leaves provide full canopy coverage with moderate interior visibility.
Flower Description: Abundant lavender-pink pea-like flowers borne along stems, branches, and trunk prior to leaf emergence. Bloom density moderate to heavy with classic redbud flowering pattern.
Bloom Time: Early spring before foliage emergence.
Fall Color: Yellow to muted bronze tones.
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; patio focal; container-trained specimen; courtyard accent; foundation feature planting; small space architectural tree.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.