| Common Name: |
Alley Cat Redbud |
| Scientific Name: |
Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous-Woody |
| Form: |
Vase-shaped |
| Bloom Color: |
Magenta/pink |
| Bloom Season: |
Early spring |
| Fruit Description: |
Pod |
| Height of Plant: |
20-30 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Sun to partial shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Average, moist, well-drained |
| Soil Type: |
Adaptable |
| Soil pH: |
Acid, neutral, basic |
| Native Range: |
Woods; stream banks; limestone bluffs |
| Other Information: |
Superb fall color and bark |
| Photographer: |
Susan Brown |
| Location: |
Zorro Garden |