The Western redbud boasts a wildly variable life span, from 40 years all the way to 150. A hardy plant, the redbud is drought tolerant, sun-loving and successful in a variety of soils.

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Western redbud likes full sun, and will grow faster if given some summer water. It will tolerate clay soils and soils with lime or acid (pH levels 5.5 to 8).

The western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is another with vivid pink blooms and memorable heart-shaped leaves that are deciduous in winter. Both are deer-resistant once established.

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