Cercis, Canadian Redbud, Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree 'The Rising Sun'

Cerciscanadensis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cercis (SER-sis)
Species
canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Savannah, Georgia

Frankfort, Illinois

Russell, Kentucky

Capac, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Conroe, Texas

Humble, Texas

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| August 2016 | neutral

On my second tree. Located in Toronto, Canada. Bought one last year, did really well, flowered beautifully in spring, and then as the lea...Read More

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