Eastern Redbud is a beautiful native flowering tree known for its stunning display of pink to purple blossoms each spring. This ornamental tree is commonly planted in landscapes, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas, providing early-season color and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
The heart-shaped leaves emerge after flowering and turn yellow in autumn, adding additional seasonal interest. Eastern Redbud thrives in a wide range of soils and performs best in full sun to partial shade, making it an excellent choice for home landscapes, parks, and wildlife gardens.
Seeds require scarification followed by 30 days of cold moist stratification to improve germination. Once established, Eastern Redbud trees are relatively low maintenance and can tolerate a variety of growing conditions.
Seed Details
- Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis
- Common Name: Eastern Redbud
- Germination Rate: 70–90%
- Stratification: Scarification followed by 30 days cold moist stratification
- Seed Count:
- 1 oz. — Approximately 937 seeds
- 1/4 lb. — Approximately 3,748 seeds
- 1 lb. — Approximately 14,992 seeds