Growing & Maintenance:
In spring, apply balanced fertilizer for trees according to package directions. Check soil weekly for moisture. Water thoroughly when dry. Provide adequate water until tree is dormant for the winter. No winter protection is necessary. Does not tolerate standing water.
Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Plant Type: Ornamental Trees
Reddish purple buds open to small, profuse, rosy pink flowers that bloom along the branches in early spring. Lustrous dark green, heart-shaped foliage is summer with bright yellow fall color. Ornamental brown pods develop in late fall and often persist into winter. Provides popular wildlife habitat for birds.
Height:
20-30 Ft
Spread:
25-30 Ft
Spacing:
25-30 Ft
Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Characteristics & Attributes for Cercis canadensis
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun/Partial Shade (4-6 hours direct sunlight) |
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Invites Nature
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Features
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Fall Color |
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Naturalizing |
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Foliage Color
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Landscape Function
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Soil Preferences
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