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Gratis Garden Trees
Cercis canadensis
​
(Eastern Redbud)​
up to ~35'H-high x ~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
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average to fast drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–10.0)
litter maintenance:  medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium branch strength
pruning maintenance:  medium (mostly per thinning)
​​allergenicity:  medium
plant at least 2.5 feet from masonry
​local Sunset Zones 18-24
Picture
SelecTree. UFEI. "Cercis canadensis Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/312 >
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