Eastern Redbud is one of our native spring flowering small trees. Early in the spring it will be covered in bright pink, pea-shaped flowers prior to leafing out. Its leaves are heart-shaped, and it produces seed pods that look like peapods, since it is a legume.
Pollinator Type
Bees
Plant Type
Deciduous tree
Zone
5 to 8
Height
20-30 ft
Spread
25-35
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
Pink, Purple
Bloom Time
April, May
Design Considerations
Great understory tree or for planting near power lines. Good seasonal interest from initial bloom, leaf out, and seed pods.
Care and Maintenance
In hot and dry climates may need supplemental watering.
Pest and Diseases
Canker, verticillium wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.
Establishment and Propagation
Challenging to transplant, so young plants do best.
Commercial Availability
Commonly available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Pink Dogwood
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Leaves can turn yellow in the fall.
Growth habit
Typically found as multi-stemmed specimens with rounded tops.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
