Cercis canadensis |
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Eastern Redbud |
Description
This small, deciduous tree with a rounded head is covered with small flowers of a rose pink color in the spring before the appearance of heart-shaped leaves. It can grow to 25' tall with an equal spread. It has a low branching habit with a rounded form. During fall, foliage turns yellow. Eastern Redbud lives about 20 years. This is a great patio tree or for a small front yard.
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Anatomy
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
Green
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.