Description:
Eastern Redbud is a small to medium sized tree with multiple trunks (most varieties)
The heart-shaped leaves appear after the magenta pink flowers bloom in early
spring. The flowers are borne in clusters along the bare branches and make the whole
tree look pinkish-purple! Redbuds can be used as a street tree or to provide
shade for a patio. They are also useful as a spring accent since the flowers are one
of the first signs of spring, opening about the time of Dogwoods and Azaleas Redbuds
grow well in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Will also adapt to a variety of
soils but does best in light, rich moist clay-rich soils. |
| Common Name: |
Eastern Redbud |
| Botanical
Name: |
Cercis canadensis |
| Type: |
Deciduous Tree |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant tolerates some drought and
occassional wetness but is sensitive to ozone and air pollution. Prefers
well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH preference of acidic to slightly
alkaline (6.8-7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Sun, Part Shade |
| Attributes: |
Attracts butterflies, heart-shaped foliage |
| Pests: |
Borer, Scale, Webwormand fall. |
| Diseases: |
Canker, Verticillium Wilt, Leaf Spot |
| Care: |
Prune after flowering if necessary. Fertilize with
Plant-tone approximately April 1st, May 20th, July 4th, August 15th & October
30th. Keep granular fertilizers off foliage and away from stems and trunks.
Use 1/2 the recommended rate of fertilizer for new plantings. Planting Instructions: Trees & Shrubs |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Cercis
canadensis
Eastern Redbud
zones 4-9
|
| Description: Noted for purplish-pink flowers forming pea-like clusters in
branches; green heart shaped foliage turns yellow in fall. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
15-20' |
| Spread: |
15-20' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'Appalachian Red'
Appalachian Red Eastern Redbud
zones 5-8
|
| Description:
This tree blooms later then most cultivars. The bare branches are covered
with a late spring show of neon-bright, glowing, red flowers before the
glossy, heart-shaped green leaves appear. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
15-20' |
| Spread: |
15-20' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'Covey'
Lavender Twist Redbud
zones 4-9
|
| Description: A recent introduction in high demand!! A striking,
small weeping tree with pink flowers. Contored stems. Yellow fall color. A
beautiful and rare tree. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
March-April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
8-10' |
| Spread: |
8-10' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud
zones 5-9
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| Description: Foliage emerges shimmering red-purple and becomes dark green
in color by late June. Bears rosy-pink pea-like flowers in spring and last for 2-3
weeks! Fall color includes attractive shades of reddish-purple and orange. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
15-25' |
| Spread: |
15-25' |
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 Cercis
canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'
Hearts of Gold Eastern Redbud
zones 5-9
Description: First
known, gold-foliaged Cercis. New leaves emerge red then turn gold. Tiny
lavender-purple redbud blooms in spring.
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| Bloom Color: |
Lavender Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Gold |
| Height: |
15-20' |
| Spread: |
15-20' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'Little Woody'
Little Woody Dwarf Redbud
zones 5-9
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| Description:
One of the most distinctive Redbuds introduced to date! Clusters of purple
sweetpea-like blooms in early spring. Matures to a compact, vase shaped
tree. Slow grower. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
10' |
| Spread: |
8' |
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Cercis
canadensis x texensis 'Merlot'
Merlot Redbud
zones 6-9
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|
Description: Similar to
Forest Pansy but with a tighter, denser habit, more heat/drought tolerance
and glossier leaves. Pink spring flowers are followed by dark purple leaves
that are held on this upright vase-shaped tree. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark Purple |
| Height: |
12-15' |
| Spread: |
12-15' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker'
Pink Weeping Redbud
zones 4-8
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|
Description: An improvement
over ‘Covey’ with better branching and dependability. The lavender-pink
flowers bloom early in the spring, before the foliage appears. Leaves emerge
bright red then change to green as the season progresses. No special care
needed. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
10-15' |
| Spread: |
8-10' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'Ruby Falls'
Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud
zones 5-9
|
 Description: Similar
to ‘Covey’, ‘Ruby Falls’ has the same unique weeping habit but with
heart-shaped purple foliage. Attractive reddish-purple flowers are borne on
bare stems early spring. Profuse flowering. |
| Bloom Color: |
Reddish-Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Purple |
| Height: |
6' |
| Spread: |
4' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'Silver Cloud'
Silver Cloud Eastern Redbud
zones 5-9
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| Description: Striking variegated leaves of creamy white and green is what
sets this Redbud apart from all the others. Magenta pink flowers. bloom in
spring. Best if planted in some shade because foliage will burn in full sun. |
| Bloom Color: |
Magenta Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated white/green/yellow |
| Height: |
10-15' |
| Spread: |
10-15' |
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Cercis
canadensis 'White Water'
White Water Weeping Redbud
zones 6-9
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| Description:
A variegated weeping Redbud! The attractive green & white, heart-shaped,
variegated leaves in spring and early summer change to green as the season
progresses. Flowers in early spring are magenta, displayed on the bare
branches. |
| Bloom Color: |
Magenta |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated |
| Height: |
5-7' |
| Spread: |
2-3' |
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