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eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis


  United States

Dimensions
Height: 20.0 ft. to 30.0 ft.
Spread: 20.0 ft. to 40.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate, High
Season of Bloom
March, April
Flower Color
Pink Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades, Purple Shades
Aggressiveness
Readily Seeds
Design Considerations
Attractive Foliage, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Weak Wood
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Variable, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

A highly ornamental tree with beautiful bright pink flowers in the spring before leafing out. Can be hard to establish and care must be taken in finding a tree from a northern seed source for success. Reserve for areas close to buildings and inside of courtyards where it can be protected from the elements. Black walnut tolerant.