Eastern Redbud – Cercis Canadensis ‘Alba’

Eastern Redbud

Commonly called eastern redbud, is a deciduous, often multi-trunked understory tree with a rounded crown that typically matures to 20-30′ tall.  The bright white flowers appear all over the tree in spring, just before the leaves emerge. Redbud has an irregular growth habit when young but forms a graceful flat-topped vase-shape or globe as it gets older. The tree usually branches low on the trunk, and if left intact forms a graceful multitrunked habit. Be sure to avoid weak forks by pruning to reduce the size of lateral branches.  The flowers are visited by many pollinators but only long-tongued bees can reach the nectaries.

• Part to Full Sun
• Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
• Height: 20-30 Feet
• Spread: 25-35 Feet
• Bloom Color: White
• Foliage Color: Green

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