{"product_id":"luscious-lavender-redbud-tree","title":"Luscious Lavender? Redbud Tree - Cercis canadensis 'Luscious Lavender'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLuscious Lavender™ Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'Luscious Lavender')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning ornamental tree brings vibrant magenta-purple flowers to gardens each spring, creating an eye-catching display that emerges before the leaves unfold. The Luscious Lavender™ Redbud features a naturally compact, rounded silhouette with attractive glossy foliage that transitions to warm golden hues in autumn. Buy Luscious Lavender™ Redbud online to add a native flowering specimen that combines spectacular seasonal color with year-round structural appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis redbud excels in small spaces, foundation plantings, and areas where overhead power lines restrict tree growth. Plant it as a focal point in spring gardens, integrate it into mixed borders, or use it to frame entryways and pathways. Its moderate size makes it ideal for residential landscapes where larger shade trees won't fit, and it performs beautifully in partly shaded locations throughout warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 20–25 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 15–20 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate (establish regularly first year, then occasional watering)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, tolerates various soil types\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Striking magenta-purple blooms blanket branches before spring foliage arrives\u003cbr\u003e• Compact, rounded form fits seamlessly into smaller yards and tight spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Heart-shaped emerald leaves provide polish through summer, turning golden in fall\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally disease-resistant with pollinator appeal that supports bees and butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant within four weeks of arrival in a location receiving full sun to partial shade, with afternoon shade beneficial in hot zones. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball at equal depth, backfill with native soil mixed with compost, and apply a three-inch mulch layer around the base. Water deeply after planting and maintain regular moisture throughout the first growing season to establish roots. In subsequent years, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Prune in late winter to remove dead wood, improve airflow, and maintain the natural shape, then apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":45814248276154,"sku":"30924","price":314.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/luscious-lavender-redbud-tree.jpg?v=1777509635","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/luscious-lavender-redbud-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}