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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) — This ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, showcasing a rounded canopy; its heart-shaped leaves
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — this deciduous tree typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — This ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, showcasing a rounded canopy
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — adapting to both sunny and partially shaded locations; enveloping branches in a breathtaking cloak of color, image 108
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) — this deciduous tree typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread, image 48
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — This ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, showcasing a rounded canopy; its, image 59
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — boasting a stunning floral display and year-round interest; with a moderate growth rate, image 46
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade; it is a low-maintenance choice ideal for small yards, image 76
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — pink and red flowers in the garden; this ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, image 112
Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) — This ornamental beauty reaches 20-30 ft tall with a similar spread, showcasing a rounded canopy; its, image 97
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