| Botanical Name | Cercis canadensis 'Green Machine' |
| Description | 'Green Machine' is a robust and reliable Redbud cultivar specifically prized for its vigorous growth and exceptional heat tolerance in the Houston and Willis area. This 15-gallon (15G) specimen offers a lush, full canopy of oversized, heart-shaped leaves that maintain a deep, glossy green even through the peak of the Texas summer. Before the leaves emerge in early spring, the branches are covered in a dense display of tiny lavender-pink pea-like flowers. It develops a tidy, rounded shape that makes it an excellent choice for a medium-sized shade provider or a beautiful focal point in residential landscapes. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 15-20' Height x 15-20' Width |
| Water | Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering during the first few growing seasons is key to establishing its vigorous root system. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as the flower buds begin to appear. |
| Pruning | Minimal; prune after the spring bloom period only to remove dead wood or to maintain a clear canopy structure. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Cercis canadensis 'Green Machine' |
| Description | 'Green Machine' is a robust and reliable Redbud cultivar specifically prized for its vigorous growth and exceptional heat tolerance in the Houston and Willis area. This 15-gallon (15G) specimen offers a lush, full canopy of oversized, heart-shaped leaves that maintain a deep, glossy green even through the peak of the Texas summer. Before the leaves emerge in early spring, the branches are covered in a dense display of tiny lavender-pink pea-like flowers. It develops a tidy, rounded shape that makes it an excellent choice for a medium-sized shade provider or a beautiful focal point in residential landscapes. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 15-20' Height x 15-20' Width |
| Water | Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering during the first few growing seasons is key to establishing its vigorous root system. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as the flower buds begin to appear. |
| Pruning | Minimal; prune after the spring bloom period only to remove dead wood or to maintain a clear canopy structure. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |