Eastern Redbud
EasternRedbud (Cercis canadensis)
Deciduous Small Tree
Size for Sale: 1-0, 12-18 inches
Other Names: Eastern Redbud
Native to the U.S.
COLDEST USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Where Species Typically Survives: 4
Range: Midwest; eastern, southern, and southeastern U.S.; eastern Canada
Typical Mature Height: up to 25 feet
Light Requirement: partial shade, shade
Soils: rich well drained soils
Habitat: forests with rich soils, especially along streams and rivers
Flower Color: pink
Fruit: reddish brown, flat seed pods
Bloom Time: spring
Wildlife Value: seeds are consumed by mammals and birds; special value to honey bees and native bees
Uses: popular to plant as an ornamental tree; flowers, buds, and young pods are edible and high in vitamin C; twigs can be boiled to produce a yellow dye
Photo by Carl Dennis, Auburn University, bugwood.org
More Information: http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CECA4