Cercis canadensis 'Covey'
Lavender Twist® Redbud
Lavender Twist Redbud is a unique small selection of the native deciduous tree with slightly contorted weeping branches making a dense umbrella-shaped crown. The strongly heart-shaped blue-green leaves emerge with a red tints and turns yellow in the fall. The heavy profusion of lavender-pink flowers blooms on bare branches in early spring before the foliage comes in attracting butterflies. Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Tolerates deer and Black Walnuts.
Cercis canadensis is an important host for the Henry's Elfin Butterfly and supports a specialized bee- the Southeast Blueberry Bee. Its nectar is an early food source for several butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. The seedpods are enjoyed by birds and wildlife.
Type: |
Tree |
Height: |
4’ - 10’ |
Spread: |
4’ - 10’ |
Spacing: |
8’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Canker can be a significant disease problem. Various diseases and pests and be prevented with regular watering and pruning of dead branches. Does not transplant well, plant when young and leave undisturbed.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Screening, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Witch Hazel, Hydrangea, Japanese Forest Grass
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Cercis canadensis Covey 8zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) cultivar413, 160722 072 Chi Bot Gdn Circle Gdn, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cercis canadensis Covey 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Cercis canadensis Covey 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.