Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis, commonly called eastern redbud a is a deciduous, often multi-trunked understory tree with a rounded crown that typically matures to 20-30’ tall with a slightly larger spread. It is particularly noted for its stunning pea-like rose-purple flowers which bloom profusely on bare branches in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. This tree is native to eastern and central North America from Connecticut to New York to southern Ontario and the Great Lakes south to Western Texas and Florida.
Zone 5-9b
Height: 20.00 to 30.00 feet
Spread: 25.00 to 35.00 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: Rosy pink
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Flowering Tree
Flower: Showy, Good Cut
Leaf: Colorful, Good Fall
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Tolerate: Deer, Clay Soil, Black Walnut
Specimen or small groups. Lawns, shrub borders, woodland margins, or along with patios. Street tree or lawn tree. Attractive in naturalized settings.
Our Shipping method:
Trees will be shipped dormant bare root.
