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Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

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Bloom colours

rose, magenta

What actually matters with this one

It flowers on wood two years old and older, so shorten only the youngest whippy growth after blooming.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-9
Height
6-9 m
Flowers
April
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.