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Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
Family Fabaceae
Botanical Name Cercis canadensis
Common Name Eastern Redbud
Size 20 - 30'
Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
Culture Transplant into moist, well-drained soil; pH adaptable
Ornamental Value Graceful habit; purple to white spring flowers
Landscape Use For groupings, shrub borders, specimen, naturalizing situations
Key Identifying Characteristics Alternate, simple, heart-shaped leaves; persistent bean pods
Notable Cultivars 'Alba' and 'Forest Pansy'
Campus Location Ag: McCord Hall, VetMed
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View Images | Foliage | Seedpods | Flower bud | Flowers | 'Alba' | 'Forest Pansy' | Fall Color | Form | Leaf |
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