Species: Cercis canadensis

(ser'sis kan-ah-den'sis)

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants;
Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs, Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Ace of Hearts', 'Alba', 'Appalachian Red', 'Flame', 'Forest Pansy', 'Hearts of Gold', 'Lavender Twist', 'Northern Strain', 'Rising Sun', 'Royal White', 'Ruby Falls', 'Silver Cloud', 'Withers Pink Charm'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 20' - 35' (spread 20' - 35')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: picturesque horizontal branching habit

Ornamental Other: Single stem or multi stemmed forms available.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: tolerant of shade and heat

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

canker and verticillium wilt can cause damage

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

native to eastern and south-central U.S.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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