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Texas Redbud

Cercis canadensis var. texensis

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Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
Bloom Season: Early Spring
Flower Color: Pink/Purple
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to -10°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Texas Redbud is well-suited to the Las Cruces climate, blooming with striking pink-purple flowers before leaves emerge in spring. Its tolerance for dry spells makes it a resilient choice.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Accents
Shade
Pollinator Gardens

Full Sun
Moderate Water
15–20 ft

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–25 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide
Flower Color: Bright pink to rosy-purple
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Foliage: Thick, glossy, heart-shaped green leaves with smooth, rounded edges; deciduous, often developing yellow to reddish fall color
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Low to moderate once established; drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, loamy, rocky, or clay soil; adaptable to alkaline soils
Wildlife: Early spring flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds and wildlife
Special Attributes: Compact, heat- and drought-tolerant native tree prized for its abundant spring flowers and attractive heart-shaped foliage. Thick, glossy leaves are more resistant to summer heat than many Eastern redbud types. Excellent for xeriscapes, native landscapes, courtyards, patios, and specimen plantings.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9