Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) brings early-spring color with clusters of pea-like flowers that open along bare stems before the leaves emerge. You will also enjoy the heart-shaped foliage and the flat seed pods that can hang on into fall and winter for added seasonal interest.

Give your tree a site with full sun to partial shade. In hotter regions, some afternoon shade helps reduce stress. Plant it in a moist, well-drained soil, but expect it to adapt to a range of textures, including clay or sandy soils, as long as drainage is good. Water regularly during the first season while it establishes, then provide supplemental water during prolonged dry spells for best appearance and growth.

Plan for a mature size of about 20-30 feet tall. Allow space for its spreading, rounded form and keep it out of high-traffic wind tunnels where branches may be more prone to breakage. Redbud dislikes root disturbance, so choose a permanent location and avoid heavy digging over the root zone after planting.

For easy care, mulch to moderate soil temperatures and moisture, keep lawn chemicals away from the root area, and prune only as needed to remove dead or crossing branches and to encourage a strong structure while the tree is young. It supports pollinators in spring and works well as a specimen, small grouping, or understory tree at the edge of woodlands.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 240-360"
• Spread: 300-420"
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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