Cercis canadensis
redbud
Redbud is a small tree that shines early in Spring (one of the first flowering plants) with leafless branches of magenta buds and pink flowers. Quickly following the flowers come new green leaves which turn a dark, blue-green and are uniquely heart-shaped. C. canadensis often has a large crop of 2-4 inch seedpods that some find unappealing in the urban landscape.
Start with the Tree Finder if you are not sure what kind of tree you have!
Identify
and Manage Eastern Redbud
(courtesy of About Forestry)
Redbud Habitat and Culture
(silvics courtesy of Silvics Manual, USFS)
Redbud
at "Elvis' Birthplace"
(courtesy of About Forestry)
North American Timber Types
(courtesy About Forestry)
The Great American
Hardwood Forest
(courtesy About Forestry)
Buy a
Redbud Online
(Nurseries selling seedlings online)
Range Map
-The native range of redbud, USFS.
