Cercis canadensis
Common name: Redbud
Redbud is an outstanding understory or woodland edge tree for our mesic soil areas. The bright pink edible flowers illuminate the plant and mark the beginning of spring. This plant grows very quickly when young and slows only slightly as it ages, and because of this growth rate, an excellent choice would be to start with a 1-gallon or #5 container. We encourage planting Redbud in shrub borders or as highlight plants in large beds.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, High Canopy Shade (Usually from oaks), Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Maple Shade Tolerant, Uncompacted Urban Soils, Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Floodplain, Sandy Soils, Savannas, Urban Suited, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Pink
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 15 Feet
- Mature width
- 10 Feet
- Max height
- 20 Feet
- Max width
- 20 Feet
Additional information
Great for Screening/Border Plantings Pollinator hot spot
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