Northern Herald® Eastern Redbud
Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis 'Pink Trim'
Family: Fabaceae
Location on Campus: 46.895566, -96.803339
Description: Cercis canadensis is a small deciduous tree known for its showy pink flowers in the spring. It is native to Eastern and Central North America.
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 4-9
Natural Habitat: Eastern and Central North America.
Mature Size: Height: 20-30', Spread: 25-35'
Form (Shape): The trunk commonly splits close to the ground. It has a spreading habit with a flat or rounded top.
Growth Rate: Medium
Foliage: New leaves are a reddish purple, changing to a dark green as they mature. Fall color is yellow-green or yellow.
Texture: Medium to coarse.
Flowers: Flowers are an attractive pink to pinkish-purple, blooming in March to April. Flowers emerge before foliage.
Fruit: Produces a pea-like pod that is 2-3" long.
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Soil: Moist, well-drained, deep soils. Tolerant of most soil types except for constantly moist soils. Adaptable to varying soil acidity.
Propagation: Seeds or grafting.
Failure Patterns: Considered a tender perennial in the Fargo-Moorhead area, failure can occur during extremely cold winters or if planted in an unsheltered space.
Disease and Insects: Susceptible to canker, leaf spot and verticillium wilt.
Landscape Use: An attractive accent or specimen plant in the garden, can be used in shady areas as it is found in the wild as an understory plant.
Availability: Readily available in retail nurseries.
