Cercis canadensis
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Deciduous
Redbuds are best known for their magenta-pink pea-like flowers that bloom profusely before leaves emerge in the spring. It’s a beautiful
small tree with a very naturalistic form, often multi-trunked and wider than it is tall.
Where To Grow
In its natural setting eastern redbud is what foresters may call an edge tree—a tree that enjoys life at the edge of the forest where it
can get just enough sun to survive and reproduce. The best locations to plant redbud would be on east facing slopes or in partially
shaded, mature lawns. We would not recommend planting in soils that are heavy clay.
Size at Maturity
Tree Height
Tree Spread
15-25'
5-25'
Additional Considerations
When properly grown, redbuds are mostly devoid of serious insect or
disease threats.
Interesting Facts
In the late 1950’s the Lions Club in Tekemah, Nebraska took on a project to plant redbud throughout the town. Seedlings were purchased
and members actually planted many of the trees. The tradition was continued in subsequent years when local banks would purchase redbud
seedlings and hand them out to customers and school children. Many of these trees can still be found in Tekemah and they are quite
visible in the early spring.
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