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Eastern Redbud

Cercis Canadensis

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Overview

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a striking deciduous tree, native to eastern North America. This ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, showcasing a rounded canopy. Known for its vibrant pink to magenta spring blooms, the heart-shaped leaves emerge afterward, transitioning from green to yellow in fall. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Ideal for small yards.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — shrub / tree with pink and red blooms; native to eastern North America, image 94

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Leguminosae
Climate: Temperate

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Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its graceful shape; shrub / tree for full or half or shade, image 128

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — adapting to both sunny and partially shaded locations; enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — adapting to both sunny and partially shaded locations; enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color, image 89

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its graceful shape; shrub / tree for full or half or shade, image 109

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — pink and red flowers in the garden; this ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, image 74

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — it is a low-maintenance choice ideal for small yards

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — The Eastern Redbud is a celebrated addition to any landscape design; boasting a stunning floral display and, image 45

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — the heart-shaped leaves emerge afterward; hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 42

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — shrub / tree with pink and red blooms; native to eastern North America

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Native to eastern North America; known for its vibrant pink to magenta spring blooms, image 47

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a striking deciduous tree, native to eastern North America; the, image 39

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Known for its vibrant pink to magenta spring blooms; shrub / tree with pink and red blooms, image 79

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils; eastern, image 82

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color; transitioning from green to yellow in fall, image 69

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — adapting to both sunny and partially shaded locations; enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color, image 51

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its graceful shape

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — pink and red flowers in the garden; this ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, image 131

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a striking deciduous tree, native to eastern North America

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color; transitioning from green to yellow in fall, image 126

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — With a moderate growth rate; the Eastern Redbud is a celebrated addition to any landscape design

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — The Eastern Redbud is a celebrated addition to any landscape design; boasting a stunning floral display and, image 64

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade; it is a low-maintenance choice ideal for small yards

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Its heart-shaped leaves are a rich green throughout the growing season; pink and red flowers in the garden, image 125

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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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