The Oklahoma Redbud is one of the most vibrant Redbuds’ out there! Brilliant purple-red buds come out early spring followed by heart-shaped foliage. Only growing 15 feet high it makes an excellent tree in foundational plantings, also looks great in groups or a naturalized setting.
Prefers deep, slightly alkaline, moist, well-drained sandy loams. Benefits from light shade in hotter regions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges in late winter to early spring.Pruning time: winter.