Cercis canadensis
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from reflected heat, hot pavement, and drying winds.
Water: Moderate to high supplemental water in Phoenix. Water deeply throughout the root zone, keeping soil evenly moist but not saturated; allow the surface to dry slightly between irrigations. Increase frequency during extreme heat, especially while establishing.
Soil: Well-drained loam enriched with compost; prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil but tolerates some alkalinity. Avoid compacted soil and standing water.
Mature size: Typically 20–30 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide; often smaller under Phoenix growing conditions.
Bloom: Late winter to early spring in Phoenix, usually February–March, before leaves emerge; timing and bloom quality vary with winter conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate, commonly 1–2 feet annually under favorable conditions; slower with desert heat stress.