Eastern Redbud
Tree

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Magenta flowers erupt directly from bare branches. Spring showstopper tree.

Bloom Season
Mar - Apr
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
15-30' tall
USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Colors
Pink
Purple
Lavender
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly
Soil
Clay
Pairs Well With
Daffodil
Bulb
Virginia Bluebell
Perennial
Forsythia
Shrub
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