 canadian
redbud
Cercis canadensis--Redbud
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 30 ft Spread: 25 ft
Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Purplish-pink
Comments: Redbud's purple-pink flowers make a magnificent display all over the tree in early
spring. The flowers are even produced on large trunks! This tree is
really a long-lasting welcome to spring for many homeowners. For the
summer, leaves are heart-shaped and a deep, lush green. Redbud has a yellow fall color and is shade tolerant.
Cultivars:
var. alba - The flowers are pure white.
'Forest Pansy' - The new leaves are scarlet becoming
maroon as they mature. The flowers are pink.
This cultivar may not be as hardy as the species.
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