Cercis canadensis

Common Name: Redbud

Plant Type: Tree

Habitat:

Light Requirements: Sun

Soil Moisture: mesic

Soil Type: Half

Height: 12 - 25 ft

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Colour: bright pink

Seed Ripens: fall to early winter

Germination Requirements: Seed will germinate upon being shifted to 70°F after 90 - 140 days of moist, cold stratification at 40°F. Seed requires scarification because of an impermeable seed coat.

Details/Comments: Deep pink flowers before leaf-out. Excellent yellow fall colour

Picture Copyright: Monica Dennis