Cercis canadensis
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 9
Height
20 to 30 feet
Width
25 to 35 feet
Flowers
Spring: purplish-red in bud, rosy pink in bloom; edible
Fruit
2 to 3 inch dry pea pod
Fall Color
Yellow
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Transplant B&B or container, best flowers in full sun, edible flowers have a bean-like flavor
Problems
Canker, verticillium wilt, root rot, insects, not stress tolerant
Varieties to Consider
'Columbus Strain' & 'Northern Strain' - hardier, Zone 4b
'Forest Pansy' - foliage is burgundy when emerging - maturing to dark green on upper surface and purple-red on the underside, darker purple flowers than species
'Alba' - white flowers
'Forest Pansy' - foliage is burgundy when emerging - maturing to dark green on upper surface and purple-red on the underside, darker purple flowers than species
'Alba' - white flowers
Did you know?
As a member of the legume family, Redbud fixes atmospheric nitrogen to the soil.