Eastern Redbud (tree form)

Cercis canadensis

#10 Container

Mature height x width: 20-30’ x 20-30’

Light Preference: Full sun, partial sun, shade

Soil Preference: Sandy loam to silty clay, moist and well-drained

Tolerates… Alkaline soil, clay soil 

Does not tolerate… Road salt

Ash replacement? û

Buckthorn replacement? ü

Shoreline buffer zone? û

Seasonal interest: Spring flowers, fall color

Resilience to climate change: Moderate adaptability

Pollinator and wildlife value: Bees, butterflies and songbirds

Other notes: The redbud is an ornamental tree with a show stopping display of magenta pink flowers emerging in late spring. Dark green heart shaped leaves persist through the summer changing to a brilliant yellow color in the fall. This understory tree does best in part shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Photo credits: Denise Ellsworth, Ohio State University, Bugwood.org; John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org; David J. Moorhead, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org