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Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, Judas Tree 'Ace of Hearts'

Cerciscanadensis

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cercis (SER-sis)

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Species

canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By grafting

By budding

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Colbert, Georgia

Louisville, Kentucky

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Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, Judas Tree 'Ace of Hearts'

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