Cercis canadensis, commonly called eastern redbud, is a deciduous, often multi-trunked understory tree with a rounded crown that typically matures to 20-30’ tall with a slightly larger spread. It is particularly noted for its stunning rose-purple flowers which bloom profusely on bare branches in early spring (March-April) before the foliage emerges. This tree is native to eastern and central North America. It is found in open woodlands, thickets, woodland margins, limestone glades and along rocky streams and bluffs. Flowers are followed by flattened leguminous bean-like dry seedpods (to 2-4” long) that mature to brown in summer. Leaves turn pale yellow to greenish-yellow in fall.
- Type: Tree
- Native Zone: 4 to 8
- Height: 20.00 to 30.00 feet
- Spread: 25.00 to 35.00 feet
- Bloom Time: April
- Bloom Description: Pink
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Water: Medium
- Maintenance: Low
- Suggested Use: Street Tree, Flowering Tree, Naturalize
- Flower: Showy
- Leaf: Good Fall
- Attracts: Butterflies
- Tolerate: Deer, Clay Soil, Black Walnut