Eastern Redbud

Eastern Redbud

Scientific Name

Cercis canadensis

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

4b to 9a

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

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

What will it look like as it grows?

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

UF IFAS Ext FFL