Eastern Redbud is a beautiful, flowering native tree with a spreading, rounded crown. Can eventually grow to 20 to 30' tall. Clusters of tiny, rose-purple, pea-like flowers bloom profusely on the branches and mature trunks for 2 to 3 weeks in early spring before the foliage emerges. Heart-shaped green leaves may turn an attractive yellow in Fall. One of the most adaptable flowering trees that will grow in full sun or shade. Not picky about soil so long as it is well-drained. Useful as a specimen or in small groups.

Height: 20' to 30' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Foundation, Outdoor Living Areas, Garden Pond, Woodland Border, Frame Structure, Focal Point Specimen, Small Groups, Provides Shade, Property Value Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Partial Shade, Mostly Shade, Shade Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Heat, Insect Type: Tree, Deciduous Water Needs: Low, Average USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 4

Spread: 1' 8" to 30' Attracts: Visual Attention, Songbirds / Birds Characteristics: Flower, Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Moderate Colors: Purple Foliage Color: Green Seasons of Bloom: Early Spring Blooms, Spring Blooms Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Humusy, Well-Drained, Loamy, Sandy Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Woodland/Shade

Eastern Redbud Tree Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this flowering tree lightly with a well-balanced tree fertilizer or organic plant food. Fertilize in Spring, after new growth has emerged, and again in late Summer or early Fall.

Eastern Redbud Tree Pruning Instructions

This flowering tree requires little if any pruning, though it may be desirable or necessary to remove stray, broken or dead branches to improve tree structure and vigor. Major pruning of trees should be performed during winter when the tree is totally dormant. Because each cut has the potential to change the growth of, or cause damage to a tree, no major branch should be removed without a reason. Be careful how many limbs you remove from any tree. Removing limbs is removing foliage. Removing to much foliage from a tree has two distinct effects on its growth. Removing leaves reduces photosynthesis and may reduce overall growth. That is why pruning should always be performed sparingly. Overpruning is extremely harmful because without enough leaves, a tree cannot gather and process enough sunlight to survive. Pruning mature trees may require special equipment, training, and expertise. If the pruning work requires climbing, the use of a chain or hand saw, or the removal of large limbs, then using personal safety equipment, such as protective eyewear and hearing protection, is a must. Arborists can provide a variety of services to assist in performing the job safely and reducing risk of personal injury and damage to your property. They also are able to determine which type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of your trees.

Eastern Redbud Tree Pest Instructions

The flowering deciduous tree has no serious problems with pests or diseases. If a problem occurs you may use an all-purpose, combination insecticide/miticide/fungicide containing Neem oil as a remedy.