加拿大紫荊 Canadian Red Bud (Cercis canadensis)

算大型樹吧!  成熟樹高可達約10米, 寬幅約為10-12米,耐陰,春天開粉紅色像豆類花的花形的小花,先花後葉,葉心型,非常強健耐寒,用種子繁殖. 五月現在正盛開!  很繽紛詩意的感覺啊!  圖示為我拍的客戶家隔壁的樹.

Usually it grows  about 9-10 m (20–30 feet) tall with a 8–10 m (25–35 foot) spread.  Flowers like pea flowers in spring around May.  Leaves like heart shape, come after flowers.  Tolerate shade.

這有紅葉品種Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’)還有這種矮性枝垂型 Dwarf weeping redbud tree http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/119653/