eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis
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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
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
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.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well eastern redbud grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.