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Eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis | Family: Fabaceae

submission: Chrissy McIntire

Identification:

Leaves—

medium-sized, green, soft texture, heart-shaped

Twigs—

very long and thin, chestnut-colored

Flowers—

small pink peas in clusters

Fruit—

flat reddish-brown pods in clusters

Bark—

smooth, light dull gray color.

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Natural History:

Lifespan—

50–70 years

General description—

They are members of the pea family and they come in many colors. They are well known for their brightly colored flowers standing out in the spring. It is best to grow them in moist soil with either full sun or some shade.

Natural distribution and habitat—

Native to Eastern North America.

Conservation status—

Usually grown in wide-open places like forests (not urban areas) and they are sensitive to sensitive to fungal diseases.

Uses—

Used as ornamental trees and also for cultivation.

References:

  1. “Eastern Redbud,” canadiantreetours.org, Canadian Tree Tours, http://canadiantreetours.org/species-pages/Eastern_redbud.html
  2. Chadwick, Pat. “Eastern Redbud Tree.” Piedmontmastergardeners.org, Piedmont Master Gardeners, March 2015, https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/article/eastern-redbud-tree/
  3. Deng, Wendy, “Cersis Canadensis,” lakeforest.edu, lake forest college, https://www.lakeforest.edu/academics/programs/environmental/courses/es203/cercis_canadensis.php

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