Eastern Redbud
$19.00 – $48.00
- Native to Van Buren County
- Small Tree
- Attracts Pollinators
- Showy pink early spring flowers
- Produces large seed pods
- Popular ornamental
- Walnut tolerant
- Seedling height: 12″-18″
Height: 20ft-30ft
Spread: 25ft-35ft
Water Needs: Medium-Dry to Medium-Wet
Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay
Growth Rate: Medium
Description
Eastern Redbud | |||
Description | Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a deciduous large shrub or small tree. This tree is a great ornamental that supports wildlife. Redbuds get their name for their pink flowers that adorn their twigs in spring. Their fragrant flowers are an early food source for pollinators in spring. Their fruit attracts and feeds birds. Redbuds are moderately resistant to deer. View the breaking dormancy guide for redbuds here. | ||
Size
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Height | 20 – 30 ft. | |
Spread | 25 – 35 ft. | ||
Growth rate | Medium | ||
Needs
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Sun | Part shade to shade | |
Water use | Low | ||
Soil | Moist, fertile, well-drained soils | ||
Bloom & Fruit
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Bloom time | March – May | |
Bloom color | Pink | ||
Fruit type | Legume | ||
Edible/Inedible | Inedible | ||
Nativeness | Native | ||
Benefits | Ornamental, good for wildlife, good for pollinators, showy flowers | ||
Climate Change Hardiness | Medium adaptability (US Forest Service) |
Additional information
Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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