Medium Ornamental Tree

Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud

Hardiness Zone
    4-9

Physical Characteristics
    Rounded
    20-30 ft
    10-15 ft
    1-2 ft/year (medium growth)


Ornamental Characteristics
    Big Bold heart-shaped leaves
    Froths of tiny pink flowers first of spring
    Gray bark, smoother in general until very mature, little more roughness
    Seed pods, small

Habitat Requirements
    Soil: Adaptable, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soils, slightly acidic and alkaline
    Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
    Water: Good drought tolerance, some watering required for hot, dry periods

Maintenance Characteristics
   Doesn't require a lot of care except trimming/pruning to needs
   Borer, Scale and Webworm, Canker, Verticillium Wilt and Leaf Spot
   Prune if needed