eastern redbud
Also known as: American Judas tree; American redbud; North American redbud; redbud
A deciduous, spreading, often multi-stemmed tree to 10m, with papery, heart-shaped leaves, bronze when young and turning yellow in autumn. Pink flowers, 1cm long, are borne in clusters of 2-8 on bare stems before the leaves
Scientific classification
- Species
- eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Genus
- Cercis
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of eastern redbud
Distribution map
North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of eastern redbud
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eastern redbud care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt, coral spot and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects
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