Cercis gigantea

Also Known As

Giant Redbud

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Cercis gigantea plant details

Cercis gigantea is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercis gigantea

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercis gigantea

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its huge (6-8"!) glossy-dark-green leaves and vigorous habit give this unusual and very rare Redbud its name...a special and lovely addition to any woodland garden. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Like many of the Redbud species, this one has a rounded form and medium growth rate to about 20'. What makes gigantea stand out from the rest is its foliage; huge, 6-8", heart shaped leaves! It has early spring flowers in pink and golden foliage in fall.