Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud, Redbud
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
6 - 9m
Width:
6 - 11m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Sensitive
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
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Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment.
Management Notes
None of significance
Cultivars
Alba, Ace of Hearts (PP17161), Appalachian Red, Floating Clouds, Forest Pansy, Hearts of Gold, Little Woody, Merlot, Minnesota Strain, Northern Strain, Pink Heartbreaker, Silver Cloud, The Rising Sun ('JN2' 21, 451), Vanilla Twist, Royal White