tree · design plant record

Cercis canadensis

Eastern redbud

Spring flowers on bare branches with a spreading, heart-leaved summer canopy.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

6.1–9.14 m (20–30 ft)

Spread at maturity

7.62–10.67 m (25–35 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

4–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Moist, draining soil; site the mature canopy clear of routes.

A spreading tree, not a compact shrub: the source width can exceed 10 m.

Keep the care in the decision

Water during establishment and check locally important canker and wilt risks.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern and central North America, NC to E. Mexico. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.