Eastern Redbud, Canadian Redbud, Judas Tree
Cerciscanadensis 'Little Woody'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cercis (SER-sis)
Species: canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Cultivar: Little Woody

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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