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 4–10Climate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Leguminosae
Climate: Temperate

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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

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) — adapting to both sunny and partially shaded locations; enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color, image 127

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) — With a moderate growth rate; the Eastern Redbud is a celebrated addition to any landscape design, image 129

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — it is a low-maintenance choice ideal for small yards; minimal pruning is required to maintain its graceful, image 130

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) — Its heart-shaped leaves are a rich green throughout the growing season; pink and red flowers in the garden

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

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

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 prefers

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

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — This ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, showcasing a rounded canopy; its heart-shaped leaves

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a striking deciduous tree, native to eastern North America; the heart-shaped leaves

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — shrub / tree with pink and red blooms

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — pink and red flowers in the garden

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

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

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

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

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

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