Oklahoma Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis ‘Oklahoma’

Common Name: Oklahoma Redbud

Mature Height and Width:
15–20' tall × 15–20' wide

Growth Habit: Upright-rounded small ornamental tree with single to multi-trunk structure and balanced branching architecture. Canopy moderately dense with layered branching and visible trunk development. Moderate growth rate with improved heat and drought tolerance relative to species.

Foliage Description: Thick glossy heart-shaped foliage emerging bronze-red and maturing to dark green. Leaves slightly smaller and thicker than Eastern Redbud with dense canopy layering and smooth texture.

Flower Description: Deep rosy-magenta pea-like flowers borne densely along stems and branches prior to leaf emergence. Bloom clusters smaller but more numerous, creating saturated canopy display.

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 6–9

Notable Landscape Uses: Specimen ornamental tree; lawn accent; patio tree; courtyard focal; streetscape planting; foundation accent.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth may experience browsing.