Cercis occidentalisWestern Redbud: CA native multi trunked shrub or small tree 6 20' tall and wide. Masses of rose purple blossoms in early spring followed by conspicuous long seed pods that start out lime green and age to purple brown. Round heart shaped leaves emerge apple green then become bluish green. In colder areas, the leaves have fall color of yellow or red. Smooth silvery gray stems and branches. Full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant once established.