Cercis canadensis
EASTERN REDBUD
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Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, native to North America. It is very hardy in zone 5, and sometimes in zone 4. It is the state tree of Oklahoma.
A choice shrub or smallish tree, becomes covered in pink flowers which start before the attractive heart-shaped leaves appear. The flowers are displayed over a very long period from spring into early summer.
Cercis canadensis is grown in parks and gardens. In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows. It is also much planted as a landscape ornamental plant.
The flowers are showy, light to dark magenta pink in color, 1.5 cm (1/2 in) long, appearing in clusters from spring to early summer, on bare stems before the leaves, sometimes on the trunk itself. The flowers are pollinated by long-tongued bees such as blueberry bees and carpenter bees.
The eastern redbud typically grows to 6-9 m (20-30 ft) tall with an 8-10 m (26-33 ft) spread. It generally has a short, often twisted trunk and spreading branches. A 10-year-old tree will generally be around 5 m (16 ft) tall. The bark is dark in color, smooth, later scaly with ridges somewhat apparent, sometimes with maroon patches.
Type: Hardy tree
Hardiness zone: 5-9
Location: Sun
Height: 6-9m, 20-30'
Seeds per packet: 20
Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22C (68-72F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
Cercis canadensis
EASTERN REDBUD
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Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, native to North America. It is very hardy in zone 5, and sometimes in zone 4. It is the state tree of Oklahoma.
A choice shrub or smallish tree, becomes covered in pink flowers which start before the attractive heart-shaped leaves appear. The flowers are displayed over a very long period from spring into early summer.
Cercis canadensis is grown in parks and gardens. In the wild, eastern redbud is a frequent native understory tree in mixed forests and hedgerows. It is also much planted as a landscape ornamental plant.
The flowers are showy, light to dark magenta pink in color, 1.5 cm (1/2 in) long, appearing in clusters from spring to early summer, on bare stems before the leaves, sometimes on the trunk itself. The flowers are pollinated by long-tongued bees such as blueberry bees and carpenter bees.
The eastern redbud typically grows to 6-9 m (20-30 ft) tall with an 8-10 m (26-33 ft) spread. It generally has a short, often twisted trunk and spreading branches. A 10-year-old tree will generally be around 5 m (16 ft) tall. The bark is dark in color, smooth, later scaly with ridges somewhat apparent, sometimes with maroon patches.
Type: Hardy tree
Hardiness zone: 5-9
Location: Sun
Height: 6-9m, 20-30'
Seeds per packet: 20
Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22C (68-72F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.