Native Ornamental Ideal for Smaller Spaces

Redbud Tree

Native Ornamental Ideal for Smaller Spaces

One of the first flowering trees of spring! In early to mid-spring, rosy-purple flowers cover the redbud tree before giving way to medium green, heart-shaped foliage. Growing 20-30 ft. tall with a 25-30 spread, the redbud has an upright, spreading, umbrella-like habit. This deciduous tree is an ideal choice for a specimen plant in small gardens or areas around terraces and patios. It's also a favorite along woodland margins or in naturalized areas. For a truly spectacular look, plant redbuds in small groups. Native to the eastern United States, the redbud tree grows best in full sun to partial shade. Zones 4-9. NOTE: We are unable to ship our trees to PO Boxes at this time.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
3A-4A	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
4B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
5A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
5B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	2/23/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/23/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/3/25 - 5/30/25
8A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
9A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/4/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A-10B: 5/5/25

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis
Height: 20 - 30 feet, upright and spreading.
Spacing:15 - 20 feet.
Depth:Soak roots 2 - 6 hours before planting, plant so stain on trunk is at same level as previously planted.
Spread:25 - 30 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Color: Rosy-purple - opening a little lighter in color.
Size: 2-4 Ft
Blooms: Early Spring, Mid Spring
Fruit: Pod.
Zone: 4-9

Form: Tree, Flowering Tree, Shade Tree, Redbud
Flower Form: Typical bean-pea-like flowers.
Soil Requirements: Rich woodsy soil with plenty of organic matter.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate, rapid in first few years. 7 - 10 feet in 5 to 6 years.
Pruning: Does not need pruning.
Foliage: Beautiful heart-shaped leaves. Medium-green glossy when young. 3 to 5 inches across. Deciduous - loses its leaves in fall.