Eastern Redbud tree

Tolerates clay soil and black walnut
Deer resistant
Beautiful for woodland margins

A Redbud tree in bloom in a park in early spring.

Plant Details +

Botanical	Cercis canadensis
Common Name	eastern redbud
Height	20-30'
Spacing	25-35'
Hardiness	4-8
Exposure	Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage	Green to blue-green
Flower	Pink
Bloomtime	Spring

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring. Soak roots for 3-6 hours before planting. 1. Dig a hole two times wider than the root spread and just as deep as the root system. 2. Set the tree in place so the crown (where the root meets the stem) is level or slightly above the soil surface. 3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Fertilize regularly. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to canker, verticillium wilt, dieback, leaf spots, mildew, blights, Japanese beetles, tree hoppers, leaf hoppers, caterpillars, borers, webworms and scale.