This Redbud species from the Eastern U.S. thrives in our PNW climates and offers an entirely different form than the West Coast native, Western redbud (also in our sale). Eastern Redbud is a lovely diminutive tree, making it ideal for smaller landscape or providing shade over a patio.
Everything about this tree is stunning: its form and structure in winter; its glorious rosy- to purplish-pink flowers, which emerge before the leaves, displaying them to full effect; and the striking heart-shaped leaves that emerge tinged with red, become dark green, and turn golden in fall. The flowers support many pollinators and ultimately become pea-like pods, offering forage for other wildlife.
Eastern redbud grows quickly, reaching about 8-12 ft. high & 5-10 ft. wide in its canopy in the first 8-10 years. Over time, it can ultimately reach 20-30 ft. high and wide in the canopy. It is tolerant of most soils, including fertile clay, and does equally well in both full sun to part shade (OK on the north side of a house where it might receive light early or late in the day).
Eastern redbud has been a reliably drought-tolerant tree in our region, but with the changing climate, we advise more care during establishment: water deeply and intermittently for the first few summers (reducing frequency over time), and monitor the tree’s response to drought and offer it an occasional deep drink during heat spells until it matures and is more resilient.
This Redbud species from the Eastern U.S. thrives in our PNW climates and offers an entirely different form than the West Coast native, Western redbud (also in our sale). Eastern Redbud is a lovely diminutive tree, making it ideal for smaller landscape or providing shade over a patio.
Everything about this tree is stunning: its form and structure in winter; its glorious rosy- to purplish-pink flowers, which emerge before the leaves, displaying them to full effect; and the striking heart-shaped leaves that emerge tinged with red, become dark green, and turn golden in fall. The flowers support many pollinators and ultimately become pea-like pods, offering forage for other wildlife.
Eastern redbud grows quickly, reaching about 8-12 ft. high & 5-10 ft. wide in its canopy in the first 8-10 years. Over time, it can ultimately reach 20-30 ft. high and wide in the canopy. It is tolerant of most soils, including fertile clay, and does equally well in both full sun to part shade (OK on the north side of a house where it might receive light early or late in the day).
Eastern redbud has been a reliably drought-tolerant tree in our region, but with the changing climate, we advise more care during establishment: water deeply and intermittently for the first few summers (reducing frequency over time), and monitor the tree’s response to drought and offer it an occasional deep drink during heat spells until it matures and is more resilient.
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