Redbud, Oklahoma
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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2024, 11:35 AM
This tree is one of the 150 trees initially included in the arboretum to coincide with the campus's 150th anniversary celebration.
Scientific Name:
Cercis reniformis
Cultivar:
Oklahoma
Native to:
New Jersey to northern Florida, west to Missouri and Texas
Mature Height and Width:
20-30 feet by 25-35 feet
Additional Notes:
A variety of our native redbud, Oklahoma redbud stands out relative to our local species by having leathery leaves, good tolerance of drought and a particularly showy flower display that extends up and down the tree.