Eastern Redbud Tree – Cercis canadensis

Live Potted Tree | 24–36 Inches Tall | 5½-Inch Deep Band Pot

Bring spectacular spring color to your garden with an Eastern Redbud! This beautiful deciduous tree is admired for its vibrant pink-to-purple, pea-shaped flowers that cover the bare branches in early spring, often before the leaves emerge.

Native to North America, Eastern Redbud is a wonderful ornamental tree for gardens, landscapes, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Its heart-shaped foliage provides additional seasonal interest, changing from reddish or purplish new growth to lush green in summer and bright yellow in autumn.

Plant Details

• Common name: Eastern Redbud

• Botanical name: Cercis canadensis

• Shipping height: Approximately 24–36 inches

• Pot: 5½-inch-deep band pot

• Plant type: Live deciduous tree

• Growth rate: Moderate

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Mature height: Approximately 20–30 feet

• Mature spread: Approximately 20–30 feet

Beautiful Seasonal Features

Early Spring Flowers

Enjoy clusters of vibrant pink-to-purple, pea-like flowers that appear along bare branches before the foliage emerges.

Summer Foliage

Attractive heart-shaped leaves develop after flowering, providing a lush green canopy throughout the growing season.

Autumn Color

Leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow before dropping for winter.

Distinctive Bark

As the tree matures, its grayish-brown trunk and branches develop attractive furrows and texture.

Wildlife & Garden Benefits

• Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

• Provides shelter and habitat for birds and wildlife.

• Adds seasonal color and structure to ornamental gardens.

• Native North American tree suitable for naturalized landscapes.

The seeds have historically been used as food by some Native American communities and are also consumed by wildlife. Do not assume every plant part or seed is safe to eat without confirming proper identification and preparation.

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Partial to full sun; approximately 6 hours of sunlight daily is ideal.

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

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

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.

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

Eastern Redbud can adapt to different growing conditions, but good drainage is important for healthy roots.

Planting Recommendations

Eastern Redbud can be planted directly into the ground whenever the soil is workable and not frozen.

• USDA Zones 7 and warmer: Fall, spring, or summer planting may be suitable.

• Colder regions: 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, available in our Etsy shop.

Shipping Information

• Fully rooted live potted tree.

• Ships in a 5½-inch-deep band pot.

• Ships with leaves during spring and summer.

• Naturally dormant trees may ship without leaves during fall and winter.

• Orders ship Monday or Tuesday via UPS.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Additional freight charges may apply to Alaska, Hawaii, US Territories, PO Boxes, and remote areas where UPS charges a surcharge.

• Shipping is available to all states, subject to applicable surcharges.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Add the beauty of Eastern Redbud to your landscape and enjoy its spectacular spring blossoms and colorful foliage year after year!