This is the tougher cousin of the eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis. The western species, Cercis occidentalis, can be found in the Sierra foothills, where it is plentiful. Blooming vivid fuchsia ...

and the western redbud (Cercis occidentalis). All three species produce flowers in late winter or very early in spring. In spite of the name redbud, flower color can be various shades of rose ...

Another in the family, Cercis occidentalis or Western redbud, is known for the magenta purple-pink bloom that is a visual show stopper. Those three varieties are zoned to grow here so that's good ...

Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is native on dry slopes of the coast ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills to 4500 feet and eastward to Utah (usually situated next to a spring or seasonal creek).

Here we mention just a few of the trees. For the complete list, go to bit.ly/3McDCB2: Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis): A Northern California native noted for deep pink spring blooms.

Trees that do well in a small garden but don’t overwhelm it include the western redbud (Cercis occidentalis). It has red buds that open to bright purple blossoms followed by apple green foliage ...