The Oklahoma Cercis canadensis tree diagram ( Cerciscanadensisvar.texensis’Oklahoma ' ) is a cultivar of theeastern redbud tree , an extremely showy efflorescence tree diagram that is the state tree of Oklahoma and is native to primal and eastern North America .
Oklahoma is a naturally occurring cultivar of these anthesis Tree that was see in Oklahoma ’s Arbuckle Mountains in the 1960s . The Oklahoma Cercis canadensis tree is fearless in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9 , making it less hardy than the species tree diagram .
Oklahoma Redbud Identification
Oklahoma redbud trees have mature heights between 12 and 18 feet , with a spread of 15 to 24 feet , which makes them more compact trees than the species treeCercis canadensisvar.texensisand therefore a good , eye - catching selection for small gardens .
Like other redbud , Oklahoma Cercis canadensis tree diagram bring about pea - similar blossom that bloom in March and April on bare branches , before the tree ’s leaves go forth . This cultivar has darker colored pinkish or red flowers that may be magenta or burgundy in colour .
As appendage of the leguminous plant , or bean , sept of plant , the flowers of this tree diagram are followed by semen pods that dry and can stay on the plant through the winter , adding interest .
This deciduous tree differs from other redbud varieties in that it has glossy leaves that are a dark-skinned green color . The leaves are spirit shaped and have a reddish chromaticity when they first seem . The leaves ' fall colour is yellowed .
Planting Oklahoma Redbud Trees
It is important to choose the right location for Oklahoma redbud trees , as the root systems of these small trees do not respond well to transplanting . * * The ideal planting website will be exposed to full Dominicus or part shadowiness . * *
While this tree can grow in many grime types , include acid and alkaline soils , it is imperative that the soil have splendid drain to avoid diseases .
Tip
The Oklahoma redbud is not a Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree that handles graft well , so select its fix carefully .
Oklahoma Cercis canadensis trees should be implant in early spring or early fall , but not during the grow time of year . * * Plant bare source trees in the spring and container - arise tree and those that are ball and burlapped in the fall . * * The planting kettle of fish should be two to three time as spacious as the root ball and the same astuteness .
Plant Oklahoma redbud trees in well - drain dirt in either full sun or part shade .
Oklahoma Redbud Tree Care
new planted Oklahoma redbud tree should be watered regularly to aid them become established . However , even established trees need regular moisture .
This is important , because trees that are stressed due to a lack of water are more susceptible to vulgar redbud diseases such asBotryosphaeria canker , a fungal disease that enters the tree trunk and branches through wounds and often shortens the lifespan of these trees .
These trees should also be fertilise every six weeks during the outflow to increase their resistor to disease . A slow - release fertilizer formulated for tree diagram and shrubs is appropriate . crop out dead and morbid branches is important to command the spread of canker sore and other diseases .
