Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.
Sunset®: 1-3,7-20
USDA: 4b-9
Heat Tolerance: Part shade is best in hot climates
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Origin: Eastern and central USA
Growth Habits: Deciduous small tree, 15 to 35 feet tall (4.5-10 m); alternate, simple, heart shaped leaves up to 4 inches long and 4 inches wide (10 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water, keep soil somewhat moist, well-drained
Propagation: Seeds
Propagation: Seed
- by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need 40F for 2mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70 degrees F.
Eastern Redbud blooming at the Chicago Botanical Garden
Blooming Habits:
The Eastern Redbud has pink-lavender flowers, in 4-inch clusters (10 cm) bloom in early spring, before the foliage arrives. They are followed by pendulous, flat, bean-like, seed pods in late spring.
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