Name: Cercis canadensis 'Green Machine' (Green Machine Redbud)

Average Landscape Size: 12–15 ft tall × 10–12 ft wide; specimen tree with spreading habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; blooms best with morning sun

Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established, prefers well-draining soil

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9; excellent cold tolerance, reliable blooming in Willis

Fertilization & Pruning: Light fertilizer in early spring; minimal pruning needed, shape after flowering

Detailed Description: This spectacular 15-gallon Green Machine Redbud gives you instant spring magic with those gorgeous pink flowers that cover every branch before the leaves appear! At this impressive specimen size, you're getting immediate mature tree presence and a breathtaking bloom display this very first spring. Most homeowners love these at 12–15 feet tall with that beautiful spreading canopy that provides wonderful dappled shade. Those heart-shaped leaves emerge bright green and stay vibrant all season, turning beautiful yellow in fall. Here in Willis, this native beauty is perfectly adapted to our climate and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds like crazy! This is your instant shade tree with spectacular seasonal interest – it's like getting years of growth in one planting!

Created: September 18, 2025