Eastern Redbud Live Tree – Cercis canadensis

24–36 Inches Tall | 5½-Inch Deep Band Pot | USDA Zones 4–9

Bring a beautiful spring display to your garden with an Eastern Redbud. Native to North America, this ornamental deciduous tree is loved for its vibrant pink-to-purple, pea-like flowers that bloom directly on bare branches in early spring, before the leaves emerge.

After flowering, attractive heart-shaped leaves fill the branches, creating a lovely canopy through summer before turning yellow in autumn.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis

• Common Name: Eastern Redbud

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree

• Shipping Height: Approximately 24–36 inches

• Pot: 5½-inch deep band pot

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Mature Size: Approximately 20–30 feet tall with a similar spread

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Flowers: Pink to purple pea-like flowers in early spring

• Foliage: Heart-shaped leaves, emerging reddish or purplish, turning green in summer and yellow in fall

Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial to full sun; approximately six hours of sunlight is ideal. Some afternoon shade can help in hotter climates.

• Soil: Well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

• Soil Types: Adaptable to clay, loamy, and sandy soils when drainage is adequate.

• Water: Provide regular moisture while establishing, but avoid waterlogged soil.

• Hardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 4–9.

Garden Benefits and Uses

Eastern Redbud makes an excellent ornamental specimen tree for home landscapes, gardens, and naturalized planting areas.

• Beautiful early-spring flowers add color before most trees leaf out.

• Heart-shaped foliage provides attractive summer interest.

• Yellow autumn leaves add seasonal color.

• Flowers attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

• Seeds and other tree features provide food or habitat value for birds and wildlife.

Planting and Container Care

Plant directly in the ground when the soil is workable and not frozen. In USDA Zones 7 and warmer, planting can generally be done in fall, spring, or summer. In colder zones, spring or summer planting is recommended.

For container growing, use a well-draining potting mix. We recommend our Potting Soil Mix for Any Plants That Require Well-Drained Soil.

Shipping Information

• Shipping Size: 24–36 inches tall

• Pot Size: 5½-inch deep band pot

• Shipping Carrier: UPS

• Shipping Days: Monday or Tuesday

• Seasonal Appearance: Ships with leaves in spring and summer. Trees are dormant and ship without leaves in fall and winter.

• Shipping Coverage: Ships to all states, subject to carrier surcharges.

Free shipping is included to most locations. Additional freight charges may apply to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, PO Boxes, and remote areas where UPS charges a surcharge.

About the Nursery: Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Please Note

Live plants naturally vary in shape and appearance. Deciduous trees may arrive without leaves during their dormant season. This is normal and does not mean the tree is unhealthy.

Allow your tree time to acclimate after delivery before planting or repotting.