EASTERN REDBUD

Plant Name: Eastern Redbud
Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis — Eastern Redbud, American Redbud
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 25–35 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 7–10 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Heart-shaped, medium green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to yellow-green
Flower Color: Pink to rosy-purple
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Fruit: Flat, brown seed pods that mature in late summer
Hardiness Zones: 4–9 (−30°F to 20°F)
Features: Spectacular early-spring flowers; heart-shaped foliage; attractive branching structure; excellent specimen tree; attracts bees and butterflies
Additional Facts: Flowers emerge directly from the branches and trunk before the leaves develop, creating a distinctive spring display. Eastern redbud is also valuable to native pollinators and adapts well to a variety of well-drained soils.