Eastern Redbud
One of the first trees to flower in spring, smothering bare branches in clusters of vivid rose-pink pea-like blooms before the leaves emerge, followed by attractive heart-shaped foliage turning clear yellow in fall. A native Ontario understory tree and one of the most popular small ornamental trees for residential and pollinator gardens.
green leaves turn an attractive yellow in the fall.
One of the first trees to flower in spring, smothering bare branches in clusters of vivid rose-pink pea-like blooms before the leaves emerge, followed by attractive heart-shaped foliage turning clear yellow in fall. A native Ontario understory tree and one of the most popular small ornamental trees for residential and pollinator gardens.
green leaves turn an attractive yellow in the fall.
| Latin Name | Cercis canadensis |
|---|---|
| French Common Name | Cérisier de l’Est |
| Site Use | Small Yard, Woodland Garden |
| Height | 30 Feet |
| Spread | 20 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Growing |
| Fall Foliage | Yellow |
| Plant Shape | Vase-Shaped |
| Flowering | Spring Flowering |
| Resistance | Deer Resistant |
| Light Level | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness zone | Cold Hardy |
| Wildlife Ecology Native | Carolinian, Native, Pollinators |
| USDA Zone | Zone: 4 |
