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.