- Name
- Redbud
- Common Names
- Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree
- Scientific Name
- Cercis canadensis
- Family
- Fabaceae (Legume/Pea/Bean Family)
- Description
- Eastern Redbud (native to eastern and central North America-NC to Mexico) is a small deciduous tree that may grow 15-30 feet tall. Redbud is an understory species in open woods in valleys or bottomlands. In early spring, clusters of pink to light purple flowers mature.
- Leaves
- The leaves are alternate and heart-shaped with a smooth margin.
- Flowers
- Clusters of pea-like flowers (pink, light purple, reddish purple) borne on twigs/ old wood, flowers appear before leaves.
- Bloom Time
- March-May
- Pollen Source
- fair
- Nectar Source
- fair
- Pollen Color
- creamy-white
- Native to NC
- No
