Redbud*
Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Type: Small tree
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 20-30 x 25-35
Bloom Time: April
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Home landscape
• Shade gardens
• Woodland edges
Ecological benefits:
- • Nectar for early pollinators
- • Host for Henry’s Elfin butterfly
- • Seeds eaten by birds
Other info:
Showy pink spring flowers. Avoid poorly drained soils. Tolerates deer, clay soil, and black walnut.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder