Zig Zag Redbud

This delightful redbud is guaranteed to add a little bit of whimsy to your garden. Zig Zag™ is named for the geometrically distinct zig zag pattern of every single branch. All red buds feature this zig zag growth pattern as new stems alternate growing in oppositie directions, but Zig Zag™ takes this appearance and amplifies it to eleven. A relatively small specimen at 20' tall by 25' wide, Zig Zag™ makes a perfect showcase piece for the garden, where it serves like a living art installation. In the spring, the zig zag branches are accentuated by lavender pink blooms and it's extreme shape gives it a dramatic silhouette. As spring wears on and summer approaches, heart shaped green leaves emerge and begin to hide some of the dramatic shape, but new growth quickly emerges bringing back the jagged lines of Zig Zag™. Zig Zag™ is a native cultivar, and pairs well with other native perennials when the goal is a native North American garden. In our experience, we find that Zig Zag™ does well i