Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies Legumes Redbuds Griffith's Redbud species 31 observations Griffith's Redbud Cercis griffithii Field notes Key traits Layer Trees Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Well drained Soil Loam Drought tolerant Yes Resists Dry soil Habit Erect Spreading Plant type Shrub Tree From NC State Extension. Close