The native eastern redbud tree, Cercis canadensis, is found growing in eastern woodlands, from New Jersey through to West Virginia, Georgia down to northern Florida and across the Mississippi plains.

Common name: Eastern redbud, American redbud; Scientific name: Cercis canadensis Hardiness zones: 4 to 9a; Light needs: Full sun to part shade; Water needs: Moist soil, somewhat drought-tolerant ...

This week I want to talk about the beautiful Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis), which is blooming right now. As you drive across the Valley, you will see it along roadsides and on the edge ...

Gardening author and podcast host Kathy Jentz praises the beauty of the blooms. "The flowers are borne on long branches in ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This understory tree is a selection ...

The redbud’s Latin name, Cercis, is equally pedestrian: it is taken from the Greek kerkis which means “a weaver’s shuttle” and refers to the shape of the tree’s seed pods.

A. Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a native tree characterized by purple flowers in early spring. The flowers appear even before the foliage appears, ...

This week, we meet the Redbud or Cercis canadensis. The alternately held leaves of this small tree are heart-shaped with smooth edges and that measure three to five inches long. Leaves changes from a ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Members of the Natural Resources Branch handed out approximately 500 white flowering dogwood, Eastern redbud and Shumard red oak tree seedlings at the Main Exchange in honor of ...

The Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is nicknamed the “love tree” for its heart-shaped leaves By : Núria Moreras, Carolina Urquiola MAY 19, 2025 1:53 PM EDT MAY 19, 2025, 1:53 PM EDT ...

This understory tree is a selection of the redbud species which was found growing along a road in Maryland. It was selected for its vivid flowers which are so bright as to nearly seem red.