Cercis canadensis Covey Lavender Twist Short Standards

FEATURES:
It is a small, deciduous tree with an elegant weeping habit that adds drama and interest to any landscape. It is known for its showy, pinkish-purple flowers that cover the tree in early spring.

HEIGHT & WIDTH:
3 meters tall and wide

SHAPE:
Spreading, weeping habit. Branches are long and arching.

FOLIAGE:
It has heart-shaped leaves that emerge as a reddish-purple color in spring and mature to a dark green in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow before falling.

FLOWERS:
It produces showy, pinkish-purple flowers in early spring, before the leaves appear. The flowers are produced in clusters along the branches.

TREE CARE:
The Covey Weeping redbud prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is relatively low maintenance and does not require regular pruning or fertilization. However, it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove dead or damaged branches. It is resistant to most pests and diseases but can be susceptible to verticillium wilt.