Eastern redbud tree with rosy-pink flowers along bare branches

Eastern Redbud

6-7 ft. (5G)
$149.95
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Eastern redbud tree with rosy-pink flowers along bare branches
  • Eastern redbud tree with rosy-pink flowers along bare branches
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  • Eastern redbud tree with rosy-pink flowers along bare branches
  • Eastern redbud tree with rosy-pink flowers along bare branches (view 2)
Eastern Redbud
Tree · Zones 4–9
Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

$149.95
Height
Zones 4–9
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Arrives alive, or we replace it. The fine print
Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Spacing
15–20 ft from buildings and other trees.
Pets
Not pet-safe
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The story

The first tree to bloom.

Rosy-pink flowers line the bare branches in early spring, before a single leaf shows. Then come heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall. It's native across most of the eastern half of the country and an early meal for bees.

Light

Full sun to part shade. It grows wild at woodland edges.

Water

Water weekly the first two summers. Fairly drought tolerant after that.

Planting

Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil. Pick the spot carefully; the taproot makes later moves hard.

A small native tree that marks the start of spring better than the calendar does.

The facts
Size20–30 ft tall, 25–35 ft wideShowEarly springLightFull sun, Part sunZones4–9WaterAverageGood forPollinators, Drought, NativePetsNot pet-safe; keep out of reach
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