Cercis canadensis

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Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany

Description

This small, deciduous tree with a rounded head is covered with small flowers of a rose pink color in the spring before the appearance of heart-shaped leaves. It can grow to 25' tall with an equal spread. It has a low branching habit with a rounded form. Leaves turn yellow green in the fall.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.