Eastern Redbud - Cercis Canadensis

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud (Including Upright & Weeping Varieties)

A beloved native ornamental tree celebrated for its early spring blooms and graceful form—available in upright and weeping varieties.

🌸 Common Features:

• Rosy-pink to lavender flowers bloom along bare branches in early spring

• Heart-shaped foliage emerges green or burgundy depending on variety, turning yellow in fall

• Pollinator friendly, deer tolerant, and low maintenance

• Hardy in zones 4–9

• Thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

🌳 Popular Varieties:

Upright Forms

• ‘Forest Pansy’ – Burgundy leaves with vibrant spring flowers

• ‘Hearts of Gold’ – Golden-yellow foliage adds warm color all season

• ‘Appalachian Red’ – Vivid reddish-pink flowers

• Grows 20–25 ft tall and 20–25 ft wide

Weeping Forms

• ‘Lavender Twist’ (Covey) – Weeping branches with lavender-pink blooms

• ‘Ruby Falls’ – Weeping habit with burgundy foliage

• Typically grows 6–8 ft tall and 5–8 ft wide

Perfect for specimen planting, woodland edges, or accenting patios—Eastern Redbuds offer four-season beauty, native resilience, and striking spring charm.