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Eastern Redbud
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Cercis canadensis
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Description |
Landscape Characteristics |
Mature Size: 20-30' tall by 15-25'
wide |
Growth Rate:
Moderate to fast |
Form / Shape: Irregular, upright,
rounded, vase-shaped |
Drought
Tolerance: High |
Flower / Fruit: Lavender-purple or
pink; blooms in early
Spring before leaves emerge |
Soil: Well
drained, moist, fertile, humus rich,
well-limed, sandy, clay or loam soil;
not tolerant of water-logged soil, short
duration flooding or compacted soil |
Foliage: Alternate, simple, entire,
broad-ovate to heart shaped, medium to
dark green leaves |
Light:
Partial shade to full sun; flowers best
in full sun |
Bark: Smooth, thin,
brownish-gray to black bark |
Pruning:
For stronger structure, to remove
hanging limbs, to reduce spread, to thin
out over crowding and shading |
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Uses:
Specimen, native look areas |
King's Sunset Nursery
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Sizes Available
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1½"
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2"
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2½"
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3"
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3½"
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4"
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