Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) 2″
$299.99
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) is a deciduous flowering tree with vibrant spring flowers, heart-shaped summer leaves, and yellow fall color, ideal for small gardens and residential landscapes.
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Description
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) is a deciduous flowering tree known for its early spring display of vibrant pea-like flowers, followed by heart-shaped leaves that mature green in summer and transition to yellow in fall. Its rounded to vase-shaped canopy and moderate size make it perfect for residential landscapes, understory plantings, and small gardens.
The tree is adaptable to a variety of soils and tolerates partial shade to full sun. It is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and provides year-round interest with spring flowers, summer foliage, and fall color. Many cultivars offer unique traits, such as purple foliage, weeping form, or golden spring leaves.
Care Instructions:
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Deciduous tree (leaves drop in winter)
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Prefers full sun to partial shade
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Plant in well-drained soil
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Moderate watering until established; low maintenance once mature
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Minimal pruning needed; prune in late winter or early spring for shape
Key Features:
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Deciduous flowering tree with spring pea-like blooms
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Heart-shaped leaves: green in summer, yellow in fall
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Rounded to vase-shaped canopy
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Adaptable to shade and a variety of soils
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Excellent for residential gardens, understory, and small landscapes
