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Eastern Redbud
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Nikolai Bulykin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Original photo, Wikimedia thumbnail; no crop or retouching

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Supports 30 caterpillar species (genus)
Flower color
Pink, purple or red
Bloom
March to May
Leaves
Deciduous
Height
20–30 feet
Spread
25–35 feet
Light
Part shade to full sun
Soil moisture
Somewhat dry to moist

Native to Tennessee (state-specific source)

Care

  • Water during dry spells; drought stresses this tree.
  • Avoid wet soil.
  • Plant in its lasting position while young.