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Cercis canandensis
West of Dutton
The eastern redbud is a small ornamental tree with a round canopy and heart shaped leaves. It has clusters of deep pink blooms in the early spring.
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Botanical Name:
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Cercis canandensis
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Common Name:
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eastern redbud
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Location:
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West of Dutton
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Family:
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Fabaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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1-3, 7-20, H1
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Native Range:
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Eastern United States
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Habitat:
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Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates dry soils with periodic water.
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General Habit:
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Deciduous tree grows 20-30 ft. tall.
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Notes:
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Leaves are rounded and heart shaped. Clusters of small pink flowers appear in early spring, usually before leaves show. Pods follow the flowers in late spring. Grown widely as a relatively pest-free ornamental tree.
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