Species eastern redbud
Pink flowers with buds, maroon sepal and pedicel and brown branches.

eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Tennessee Pink'

Also Known As - Redbud,Judas Tree,Love Tree,Eastern Redbud,Judas Tree
The Eastern Redbud is an amazing tree due to its stunning splashes of pink and white spring bloom. It is an elegant, flowering tree that will appeal to any gardener in search of color and beauty. With its low canopy, it reaches about 20 to 30 feet high and is perfect for small gardens or as a lawn specimen. It has a unique heart shape along with pointed, dark green foliage which then turns to a brilliant yellow in fall. Additionally, its extraordinary cascading clusters of pink blossoms attract a plethora of pollinators, making it great for areas where sustainability matters.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5

Flowers:

Pink Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Partial Shade, Shade, Deciduous Shade (Spring Sun)

Soil:

Humus rich, Well-drained

Fruits:

green,yellow,purple,pink Fruits In Summer Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

purple,pink

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Tennessee Pink') should be watered every 2-3 days, depending on local weather conditions. Water thoroughly, allowing the top 2-3 inches of soil to become moist. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. The Eastern redbud should be watered more often in warmer climates, but less often in cooler climates. Once the plant is established, it can tolerate some periods of drought.

sunlight

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Tennessee Pink') prefers full or partial sun, meaning it should receive about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. If your eastern redbud receives too much shade, it may not flower as profusely or – even worse – fail to produce any blooms at all, so it's important to make sure your eastern redbud is in an area that receives at least a few hours of sunlight each day.

pruning

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Tennessee Pink') should be pruned in the late winter or very early spring. Pruning should be done lightly, as the trees may lose their natural shape if they are pruned too heavily. Prune away only dead, diseased or damaged branches, or any branches that detract from the attractive shape of the tree. It is not necessary to prune away wild branches, as the natural shape of the Eastern redbud is very attractive. If necessary, only remove no more than 1/3 of the tree's canopy in any 1 season.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Cercis canadensis 'Tennessee Pink' is in late summer, usually August or September.

Starts Flowering

Eastern redbud typically starts flowering in March or April.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Cercis canadensis 'Tennessee Pink' is in late summer, usually August or September.

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