Common Name: |
Alley Cat Redbud |
Scientific Name: |
Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' |
Category: |
Tree |
Habit: |
Deciduous-Woody |
Form: |
Vase-shaped |
Bloom Color: |
Magenta/pink |
Bloom Season: |
Early spring |
Fruit Description: |
Pod |
Height of Plant: |
20-30 ft. |
Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4 - 8 |
Light Requirements: |
Sun to partial shade |
Water Usage: |
Medium |
Moisture Requirement(s): |
Average, moist, well-drained |
Soil Type: |
Adaptable |
Soil pH: |
Acid, neutral, basic |
Native Range: |
Woods; stream banks; limestone bluffs |
Other Information: |
Superb fall color and bark |
Photographer: |
Susan Brown |
Location: |
Zorro Garden |