Light
Full sun to part shade. It grows wild at woodland edges.
Growing guide · Trees
Cercis canadensis
How to grow Eastern Redbud.
Pink before the leaves. Every April.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 4–9
- Size
- 20–30 ft tall, 25–35 ft wide
- Spacing
- 15–20 ft from buildings and other trees.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first two summers. Fairly drought tolerant after that.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil. Pick the spot carefully; the taproot makes later moves hard.
Feeding
Usually none. A light spring feeding in poor soil.
Pruning
Prune right after flowering to remove crossing or dead branches. Keep the main branch angles wide.
Through the year
Pink flowers in March or April. Heart-shaped leaves all summer. Yellow fall color. Seed pods into winter.
If something's off
Canker can kill individual branches; cut them out in dry weather. Short-lived compared to oaks, often 20–30 years.
Why we stock it: A small native tree that marks the start of spring better than the calendar does.
Eastern Redbudfrom $129.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Eastern Redbudfrom $129.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it