Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis L.) is a small landscape tree that exhibits considerable morphological diversity, including variation in plant architecture, plant size, and flower and leaf colors.

The blossom of the eastern redbud tree is a herald of spring. From March, pink and purple pea-like blooms open on stems, branches and trunks, illuminating the entire tree in vibrant hues. While the ...

Bravado: exceptionally hardy 'Lavender Twist' was found by the side of the road in Florida 25 years ago Credit: Photo: ALAMY Flowers that cling to bare wood, unsupported by foliage, show real bravado ...

Here is just some of what is growing in Kim Dooley’s Pointe-Claire biodiversity garden: • Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud: a large deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern North America.

This redbud cultivar was breed for its deep purple leaves which hold some of their color through the summer, and its compact plant growth. Pink, pea-like flowers bloom 7 per a raceme and last about 10 ...

Rising Sun Redbud is a deciduous tree with apricot to yellow and green heart-shaped leaves. It grows 12-15 feet tall and makes a great specimen plant for a small landscape.

This is the perfect deciduous flowering tree for a small- or medium-sized garden because it does not grow very tall and it offers more than one season of interest. A cultivar of the popular native ...

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