Eastern Redbud
Description Eastern Redbud is one of the most cherished native flowering trees, celebrated for its brilliant early-spring blooms and graceful, heart-shaped foliage. Before the leaves emerge, its bare branches are covered in a profusion of pink to magenta flowers that brighten woodland edges, gardens, and city streets alike. The blooms often appear as early as
Cercis canadensis
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Sun Exposure | Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs) |
| Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Months | May, June, July |
| Moisture Needs | Normal |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mar-May) |
| Shrub Height | Over 6' |
| Shrub Spread | Over 6' |
| Tree Type | Understory |
| Ecological Significance | Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Bird Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly |
Eastern Redbud Native Range
Map Color Key
| Species present in state and native | Species present and not rare | ||
| Species not present in state | Species present and rare |
Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2015. North American Plant Atlas. (http://bonap.net/napa). Chapel Hill, N.C. [maps generated from Kartesz, J.T. 2015. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP). (in press)].
