Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Covey'
A remarkable weeping form of redbud that creates a living sculpture in the landscape with its gracefully cascading branches and stunning spring flower display. The twisted, contorted branches are covered with bright pink-purple flowers before the heart-shaped leaves emerge, creating an unforgettable sight. This award-winning tree brings unique character and four-season interest to any garden.
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Zones
4–9
USDA hardiness
Height
20-30 feet
Planting Timeline
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Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud · Zones 4–9
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry. Height: 20 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 25 ft. 0 in. - 35 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12-24 feet, 24-60 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: 'Ace of Hearts', 'Alba', 'Appalachian Red', Carolina Sweetheart™, Cercis canadensis subsp. mexicana, Cercis canadensis subsp. texensis, 'Covey', 'Flame', Flame Thrower®, 'Floating Clouds', 'Forest Pansy', 'Geralds Pink', Golden Falls®, 'Hearts of Gold', 'Lavendar Twist', 'Merlot', 'Pink Pom Poms', 'Ruby Falls', 'Tennessee Pink', The Rising Sun™ 'JN2', 'Vanilla Twist', 'White Pom Poms', 'Whitewater'. Propagation: Seed. Regions: Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
By summer (after flowers) but possibly lasting through fall and even winter, this plant has green turning to brown, flat, oblong seedpods (with about 9 seeds per pod) which are about 2 to 4 inches long. The brown seed pods can look a little untidy hanging from the tree into the winter.
Color: Brown/Copper, Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Legume. Length: 1-3 inches. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall, Summer
Bloom time: Spring
Edibility: The flowers are edible and taste similar to peas. Contain high amounts of vitamin C.
History & Origin
Origin: Eastern and central North America, NC to E. Mexico
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Black Walnut, Compaction, Deer, Fire
- +Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Specialized Bees
- +Edible: The flowers are edible and taste similar to peas. Contain high amounts of vitamin C.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Hostas
Thrive in partial shade under the tree canopy, complementary foliage textures
Astilbe
Enjoys dappled shade and moist soil conditions similar to redbud preferences
Coral Bells
Shade tolerant with colorful foliage that complements redbud's purple spring flowers
Ferns
Natural woodland companions that thrive in the filtered light beneath redbud
Wild Ginger
Native groundcover that shares similar soil and moisture requirements
Bleeding Heart
Spring bloomer that appreciates partial shade and complements redbud's flowering time
Caladium
Shade-loving plant with colorful leaves that enhance the understory appeal
Ajuga
Low-growing groundcover that tolerates root competition and provides spring color
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone which is toxic to redbud and can cause stunting or death
Large Maples
Aggressive root systems compete heavily for water and nutrients
Pine Trees
Acidify soil significantly, while redbud prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to most diseases
Common Pests
Scale insects, caterpillars, leafhoppers
Diseases
Canker, leaf spot, verticillium wilt