Photo Credit: SelecTree. "Cercis canadensis Tree Record." 1995-2020. May 26, 2020. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/cercis-canadensis >
Gratis Garden Trees
Cercis canadensis
(Eastern Redbud)
25'-35'H-high x 25'-35'-wide
(round to umbrella shaped canopy)
deciduous
medium to light green, gold leaves
rose to magenta to pink flowers
brown, purple or mostly green pods (Summer-Winter)
origin: eastern U.S. to eastern Mexico (not invasive)
medium water use
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium branch strength
allergenicity: medium
plant at least 2.5 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
(Eastern Redbud)
25'-35'H-high x 25'-35'-wide
(round to umbrella shaped canopy)
deciduous
medium to light green, gold leaves
rose to magenta to pink flowers
brown, purple or mostly green pods (Summer-Winter)
origin: eastern U.S. to eastern Mexico (not invasive)
medium water use
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium branch strength
allergenicity: medium
plant at least 2.5 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
To ask questions about selecting, obtaining, and placing trees suitable for Pacific Palisades gardens,
please email: Info@PalisadesBeautiful.org.
please email: Info@PalisadesBeautiful.org.
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