Cercis canadensis

Common Name

Eastern Redbud (pink)

Scientific Name

Cercis canadensis

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

13

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

Form

spreading

Spreading

Mature Height

25 feet

Crown Spread

25 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure

Additional Information

Avoid wet soils. Suffers when stressed.