Eastern Redbud
Eastern redbud is a small native tree found in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. Redbuds generally grow to about 20 feet tall and 30 to 35 feet wide at the top. They bloom in early spring before the leaves come out.
Depending on the variety, flower colors vary from pink to dark pink to almost red. Redbuds often grow along the edge of wooded areas in part to full sun and well-drained soil.
Available varieties include ‘Appalachian Red,’ which has dark pink, almost red flowers; ‘Forest Pansy,’ with purple foliage; and ‘Ruby Falls,’ with purple foliage and a weeping form. ‘Ruby Falls’ will be much smaller.
While the redbud puts on a big flower show in the spring, it will sometimes show puckered edges on the leaves if herbicides are sprayed nearby. Redbuds are also considered a short-lived tree. Many die back after about 20 years.
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