Redbud
Cercis canadensis
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Redbud is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 20–30 ft and blooms in early spring with pink/purple flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium
- Height
- 20–30 ft
- Spread
- 25–35 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Spring
- Bloom Color
- Pink/purple
- Garden Goals
- Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Small tree; early pollinator garden; woodland edge; specimen tree
- Wildlife Value
- Host for Henry's Elfin and other Lepidoptera
Redbud grows best in full sun or part shade with medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 20–30 ft tall and 25–35 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Host for Henry's Elfin and other Lepidoptera. It is well suited to Small tree, early pollinator garden, woodland edge, specimen tree.
Good to know: Early flowers support bees before many perennials bloom.