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Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This small, deciduous tree with a rounded head is covered with small flowers of a rose pink color in the spring before the appearance of heart-shaped leaves. It can grow to 25' tall with an equal spread. It has a low branching habit with a rounded form. Yellow fall colors.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.