Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud is a native showstopper — magenta-pink flowers burst directly from bare branches in early spring before leaves appear, creating one of the most dramatic spring displays. Heart-shaped leaves follow, turning gold in fall. 'Forest Pansy' has purple leaves; 'The Rising Sun' has coral-to-gold foliage. Perfect small tree for under power lines.

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

20-30 ft H × 25-35 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Early Spring (before leaves)

Bloom Color

Pink-purple, White

Care Guide

Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Minimal pruning — train to a single trunk or multi-stem in youth. Don't transplant mature trees (deep taproot). Drought tolerant once established. One of the best native understory trees.

Landscape Uses

Specimen treeUnderstory treePatio treeSpring focal pointWoodland gardens

Best Growing Regions

southeastnortheastmidwestsouthwest

Great Companion Plants

Dogwood

AzaleaRhododendron spp.

Ferns

HostaHosta spp.

Coral BellsHeuchera spp.

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