Description
The Eastern Redbud produces pea-like rosy pink flowers appear in early spring March-April. The splendid purple-pink flowers appear all over the tree in spring, just before the leaves emerge, in clusters. The reddish-purple leaves change to dark green, then to yellow; forms a spreading, graceful crown. Yellow (although somewhat variable and unreliable) fall color and tolerance to partial shade make this a suitable, attractive tree for understory or specimen planting. Eastern Redbuds grow well in full sun in the northern part of its range but will benefit from some shade in the southern zones, particularly in the lower mid-west where summers are hot. Best growth occurs in a light, rich, moist soil but Eastern Redbud adapts well to a variety of soil including sandy or alkaline. Trees look better when they receive some irrigation in summer dry spells. At maturity it can reach a height of 20 ft. to 30 ft. and a spread of 25 ft. to 35 ft. The Eastern Redbud has a medium growth rate and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.
- Beautiful rosy pink flowers.
- Mature height of 20 ft. to 30 ft.
- Forms a spreading graceful crown.
- Blooms appear in early spring.
