Eastern Redbud
Scientific Name
Cercis canadensis
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
4b to 9a
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Eastern Redbud grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Medium High
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Trees - Medium
Plant Shape
- Round
- Vase
- Upright
- Irregular
Leaf Persistence
Eastern Redbud is Deciduous
Spread
15-35 feet
Height
20-30 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Coarse
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- February
- March
- April
Flower Color
- Pink
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Cultivars provide variety of foliage and flower color; beans provide food for wildlife. | Pests/Diseases: susceptible to some pests or diseases | attracts butterflies, birds
