Cercis canadensis 'Appalachia'

Eastern Redbud, Redbud

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, red
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree, woodland garden
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive