Scientific Name
Cercis canadensis

Common Name
Eastern redbud

Hardiness Zones: 4-9


Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil but will tolerate a range of soil types
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Dense; flat topped to rounded crown; often multistemme d; zig zag horizontal branches
Height: 20 to 30'
Width: 25 to 35'
Leaf: 3 to 5" alternate, simple, heart shaped leaf; yellow green fall color
Flower/Fruit: Reddish purple buds; rosy pink pea-like flowers in clusters early spring before leaves emerge; 2 to 3" brown seed pods in clusters
Comments: Native; drought tolerant; legume - produces nitrogen; best flowers in full sun
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