Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Cercis orbiculata Greene
California redbud, Western redbud, Arizona redbud, Pata de vaca
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Large flowering
shrub or small
tree with rounded crown of many spreading branches.
California Redbud is common in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, and is a handsome ornamental with showy flowers that cover the twigs in early spring.
Native Americans used to make bows from the wood. Deer browse the foliage.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Tree Flower:
Fruit: Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UT
Native Distribution: N. California east to S. Utah and south to S. Arizona; at 500-6000 (152-1829 m).
Native Habitat: Canyons and slopes of foothills and mountains.
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Benefit
Use Ornamental: Showy flowers and seedpods. Attractive foliage.
Use Other: Bark and young shoots used in basketry by indigenous peoples.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
2009-06-07
