Redbud Trees Eastern

Eastern Redbud - Height: 20-30ft, Width: 25-35ft. Bloom Time: Late April. You will love the one of a kind flower color this native brings to the landscape, and birds and butterflies appreciate it for other reasons. Redbud's big, heart shaped leaves and dense, rounded form are perfect for providing shelter and nesting area for many of our area's birds while its foliage provides caterpillar food for some of our areas most sought after butterflies. Those are great reasons to grow this specimen, but you might just like it for the incredible late April, reddish-purple show of flowers that it provides and the easy growing nature that will make this plant a landscape fixture. Plant in full sun for a more compact and symmetrical habit or in light shade for a more arching, delicate form. These adaptable small trees will grow happily in most soil types as long as the soil isn't excessively wet.

Maintenance Tip:
Prune just after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Water regularly during establishment and during dry spells, and apply mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize lightly in early spring and monitor for stress in extreme heat or drought conditions.

Photo from Prides Corner Farms.