Photo Credit:
Redbud
Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Eastern redbud is a native, perennial, deciduous tree or shrub. The trees produce hundreds of small pink pea flowers in the very early spring, even before other trees have leafed out. Many birds eat the seeds.
3-4 ft.
Growth Rate: Slow (0-8”/yr.)
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Moisture: Dry to Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun, part sun
Mature Height: 20-25 ft.
Origin: Native
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Other: Fall color, wildlife
