Eastern, Redbud Seed
Eastern Redbud Seed
- Magenta-pink blooms cover bare branches before the leaves appear, one of spring's first shows
- Glossy heart-shaped leaves unfurl after bloom and turn soft yellow each fall
- Native small tree that feeds early bees, butterflies and birds
- Spreading multi-stemmed frame fits small yards, cottage gardens, patio corners and woodland edges
Key Attributes
About Eastern, Redbud Seed
Tiny magenta-pink flowers cover the bare branches before a single leaf appears, making this one of the first trees to bloom in spring. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) then unfurls glossy, heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall, on a spreading, multi-stemmed frame that suits small yards. This native beauty feeds early bees and fits beautifully in woodland edges, cottage gardens and as a patio specimen.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Verticillium wilt and canker (Botryosphaeria) are the main problems; prune out dead branches and avoid trunk wounds. Leaf spots may appear in wet years but are mostly cosmetic.
Leafhoppers, scale and leafrollers can feed on foliage, usually with minor damage. Deer may browse young plants, so protect seedlings.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Native regions: Southwest, Plains, South Central, Midwest, Great Lakes, Appalachia, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Its Role in the Native Ecosystem
Eastern Redbud's early flowers are a key nectar source for native bees, including mason bees and bumblebees emerging in spring. Its leaves host caterpillars of the Henry's elfin butterfly and several moths. Birds such as chickadees and cardinals eat its seeds.
Eastern Redbud Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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