Cercis griffithii

Griffith's Redbud, Afgan Redbud

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive