eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis
Eastern redbud is a small native tree prized for its clusters of magenta-pink flowers that bloom directly on branches before leaves emerge in spring. Its heart-shaped foliage turns yellow in fall, and it adapts well to various soil conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Drought Tolerance
USDA Hardiness Zone
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Forest Layer Placement
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
Functional Roles
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Notable Cultivars
Forest Pansy features deep purple heart-shaped foliage year-round; Rising Sun displays orange-to-gold new growth that matures to green; Lav+#+ Twist is a weeping form ideal for ornamental accent plantings.