Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis and cvs.) SIR-sis kan-ah-DEN-sis Genus:  Cercis

Bright purplish-pink blooms are borne in clusters, before the leaves, along smooth gray branches. Heart-shaped leaves emerge bronze, turning green, then yellow in autumn. Cultivars are available with white ('Royal White') or pink flowers ('Tennessee Pink'), purple foliage ('Forest Pansy'), and weeping form ('Covey'). Grows 15 to 25 feet tall with a slightly wider spread.

Care: 

Site in full sun or partial shade. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Fairly trouble-free.

Propagation: 

Root semi-ripe cuttings or bud selected clones in summer.

Problems: 

Stem cankers and verticillium wilt can occur.

Overview

Height 15 ft. to 30 ft. Spread 15 ft. to 30 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Bees, Native, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring Flower Color Pink Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Specimen Plant/Focal Point Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Trees