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Lavender Twist® weeping eastern redbud 
Cercis canadensis 'Covey'


Not Native

Dimensions
Height: 20.0 ft. to 30.0 ft.
Spread: 20.0 ft. to 40.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate, High
Season of Bloom
March, April
Flower Color
Pink Shades, Purple Shades
Leaf Color
Purple Shades
Aggressiveness
Readily Seeds
Design Considerations
Attractive Foliage, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Weak Wood
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Variable, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

It is unclear if this cultivar meets the City of Fort Collins definition of a “native selection”. Cercis canadensis is native to most of the eastern half of the U.S.


Black walnut tolerant. Plant in a protected area.