Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Widely branched tree or shrub; attractive companion to Cornus florida.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Eastern Redbud

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Widely branched.

• Habitat:

  Woodlands.

• Bloom Period:

  April to May

• Flower Color:

  Pink, Purple

• Typical Height:

  39.0 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  24 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 7.9

• Pollinator Value:

  High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  UPL

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Drought:

  High

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  18,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.28 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine