The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Cercis canadensis var.
Flowers emerge close to the stem and are a brilliant rose-magenta color.
Soon after, thick leathery lustrous green leaves unfold. The attractive foliage alone makes the tree worthy of use. This plant is effective in landscape by itself or within groups. It can be found on the UNCW campus at Dobo Hall. Oklahoma Redbud is hardy in zones 6-9.