Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 17, 2003

Common name: Eastern Redbud
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Cercis
Species canadensis

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/217/

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tootsie Bay City, MI(Zone 5a) Apr 17, 2003

What a beautiful tree!!! How long have you had it?? I will have to find my tree catalogs and look it up :)

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 17, 2003

Thank you. It is especially pretty this year. This branch is hanging over the neighbor's evergreen tree. I didn't even realize it was there! It's been in our yard at least 25 years as it was here when we moved in in '76.

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ElishaOne Crownsville, MD Apr 27, 2003

Your redbud is fabulous. I would not have thought of planting one against an evergreen; however, it makes a beautiful backdrop to the rich pink of the blossoms! Congrats to the photographer for an excellent specimen photo.

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ButterflyGardnr Orlando, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 27, 2003

Your redbud is spectacular! I almost bought one this year for the back yard. I opted for a flatwoods plum instead (prunus umbulata). I just might have to have a redbud, too.

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 28, 2003

The redbud and mother nature thank you for the compliments! I'd like to take credit, but as it was already here, I just watch it grow! I have a feeling that the robutsness (is there such a word?!) it's displaying this year is due to the harsh winter we had around here. It's our reward for getting through it! I'll save some seeds from it to trade next fall.

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dbelcher Florence, SC(Zone 8a) Mar 26, 2007

This is a beautiful native tree here in Florence, SC.
I just learned that an old time name for this tree is the Judas Tree.
How is the yellow pollen in some of your areas. We are covered here!!

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