California red bud
California red bud
Cercis occidentalis
Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm,
Cool
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
NA
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
4000
Counties:
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Pinal County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Fire
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
germination of redbud seed in the wild is favored by fire
Citations:
Keeley 2005, Kearny et al. 1960, Mirov 1936