What Do You Know About Oklahoma State Tree?

The "Oklahoma State Tree" as it is otherwise known is the Redbud tree or Fabaceae Cercis canadensis.

The leafs of the tree are an alternate, simple and are cordate in shape. They are 3 to 5 inches long and wide. They are quite thin and may have a slight layer of hair or "fur" in the underside.

The flowers are light to dark pink in colour, about half an inch long. They are appear in clusters from March to May before the leaves arrive.

The fruit is flattened and is dry and brown. They are also shaped like pea pods. They are usually 2 to 4 inches long.

The bark is smooth and later scaly with ridges that you can just see. It is also dark in colour.

You can find a picture of the tree here as well as additional information.

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Oklahoma State Tree
Redbud Fabaceae Cercis canadensis
Leaf: Alternate, simple, cordate in shape with an entire margin, 3 to 5 inches long and wide. The leaves are thin and papery, and may be slightly hairy below.
Flower: Very showy, light to dark pink in color, 1/2 inch long, appearing in clusters in March to May, before the leaves.

Fruit: Fruits are flattened, dry, brown, pea-like pods, 2 to 4 inches long that contain flat, elliptical, brown seeds 1/4 inch long. Maturing in July to August.

Twig: Slender and zigzag, nearly black in color, spotted with lighter lenticels. Winter buds are tiny, rounded and dark red to chestnut in color.

Bark: Smooth, later scaly with ridges somewhat apparent. Dark in color. May have some maroon patches evident.

Form: A large shrub or small tree with a short, often twisted trunk and spreading branches.

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