Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies Legumes Redbuds Cercis racemosa species 2 observations Cercis racemosa Cercis racemosa Key traits Layer Trees Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Well drained Moist Soil Sand Loam Clay Soil pH Acid Neutral Alkaline Drought tolerant Yes Habit Erect Rounded Spreading Plant type Tree From NC State Extension. Close