Summer’s Tower™ is a unique, upright columnar Redbud perfectly suited for the Houston metro area's smaller urban lots. It is remarkably heat-tolerant and handles our heavy clay soils better than many other Cercis varieties. Its tight, pyramidal form makes it an excellent choice for street plantings or as a vertical accent. In early spring, the branches are smothered in rosy-pink flowers before the glossy, heart-shaped leaves emerge.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height x Width
20-30' Height x 8-12' Width
Water
Medium; requires regular watering during the first few growing seasons to establish in clay soil. Do not allow to stand in stagnant water.
Zones
5 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before the flower buds open.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required due to its naturally upright habit. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches in late winter.
Summer’s Tower™ is a unique, upright columnar Redbud perfectly suited for the Houston metro area's smaller urban lots. It is remarkably heat-tolerant and handles our heavy clay soils better than many other Cercis varieties. Its tight, pyramidal form makes it an excellent choice for street plantings or as a vertical accent. In early spring, the branches are smothered in rosy-pink flowers before the glossy, heart-shaped leaves emerge.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height x Width
20-30' Height x 8-12' Width
Water
Medium; requires regular watering during the first few growing seasons to establish in clay soil. Do not allow to stand in stagnant water.
Zones
5 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before the flower buds open.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required due to its naturally upright habit. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches in late winter.
