Latin Name: Cercis canadensis

Description: Magenta-pink blooms in early to late spring. Blooms are on the twigs and branches. New leaves emerge shiny and reddish purple. Dark reddish brown exfoliating bark with large shiny heart-shaped leaves. This is a small, low-branching tree with a spreading, flat-topped to rounded crown.

Zone: 4-9

Soil/water: Moist

Light: sun to shade

Height: 12 -25'

Width: 10-20'

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"We are planting a Redbud straight species at Center Park. They are especially attractive with blooms coming before the leaves." -Alison
"Lovely purple flowers in spring before the heart shaped leaves come out on this small, understory tree. Good for small yards." - Kathy