North American Native Plant Society

Plant of Month - Redbud

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PLANT of the MONTH

 

Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redbud inblossom

 

Redbud is a small tree (up to about 30 ft) which is very suitable for urban gardens. In winter, its rusty coloured trunk and zig-zag branches are attractive. In spring Redbuds become spectacular with their bright pink flowers along the length of their bare branches. As the flowers fade, heart shaped leaves appear, small and bronzed at first, becoming larger and light green.

 

 

For more information:

http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_ceca4.pdf ;

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=43

Cultivation Plant of the Month Plant of Month - Redbud