Cercis canadensis

Cercis canadensis: Rose-pink Blossom on Bare Spring Branches

Eastern redbud flowers directly on branches and older stems before heart-shaped green leaves expand. Yellow fall foliage follows the summer canopy, while flat seed pods offer another quiet detail.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 8-10 m
• Spread: 7-8 m
• Flower Colour: Magenta
• Flowering Period: April
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Make it a spring specimen with its trunk and lower branches visible.

Care Instructions: Provide a sheltered position and preserve the framework with restrained structural pruning.