Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Description

Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis) is a wonderful and bold addition to any landscape. This versatile small tree provides beautiful purplish-red blooms early in spring. The leaves of this tree are an attractive green and heart shaped. Eastern redbuds branches and twigs grow in a zig-zagged pattern, adding to the aesthetic quality of this little tree.

Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture: Moist to Medium

Soil Type: Well-Drained, Clay, Sandy, Loamy, or Rocky soils

Soil pH: 6.5 – 8

Average Height: 20 – 40 Feet

Flowers: small, pea-shaped blossoms in vibrant rosy-pink to reddish-purple, appearing in dense clusters directly on bare branches and even the trunk

Bloom Time: March- April

Native Region: Eastern and Central United States

Wildlife: Nectar and pollen for pollinators; seeds, buds, and foliage for birds and mammals