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Redbuds (Cercis)
Redbuds are a small group of trees and shrubs native to temperate regions around the world. The plants of this genus are all characterized by their pinkish-red blooms and rounded or heart-shaped foliage. Though primarily cultivated as ornamentals, the species are also used in woodturning and the production of wood veneer.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Redbuds
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Attributes of Redbuds
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Redbuds
Distribution of Redbuds
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Distribution Map of Redbuds
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Redbuds
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Redbuds is a relatively hardy deciduous tree genus requiring water, light, and fertile soil for an optimal growing environment. Preferring full sun to partial shade, Redbuds can survive dry spells but thrive with consistent watering and cool, well-drained soil. Redbuds plants face challenges from pests like aphids and diseases including verticillium wilt. Seasonal care may necessitate increased watering during hot, dry periods and precautions against frost in the winter. Mulching is also advisable in winter to protect roots.
How to Water Redbuds?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Redbuds?
How to Propagate Redbuds?
How to Plant Redbuds?
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8 most common species：
Eastern redbud
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small understory tree native to North America. In spring or early summer clusters of purple-pink flowers appear on bare branches and sometimes on the trunk. The characteristic seed pod reveals that Eastern redbud belongs to the legume family, which makes it a cousin to peas, and locust trees.
Judas tree
Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is a small deciduous tree indigenous to Southern Europe and Western Asia. The judas tree is pollinated by bees. This species is protected in Israel. It grows best in deep, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Chinese redbud
Chinese redbud is a densely branched small tree or shrub known for its abundant purple-red flowers. These blooms make it a popular ornamental plant well suited to specimen or group plantings in naturalized gardens. It is also grown as a street tree. The flowers attract bees, and the seedpods are eaten by birds.
Western redbud
Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a flowering plant used by the indigenous people of California for weaving baskets. The bark can be used to make a reddish dye. Western redbud is often planted as an ornamental species.
Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy'
A variant of Redbud, eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' possesses distinctive, striking foliage; unlike other cultivars, this plant's leaves are well and truly red, emerging in late summer after several weeks of displaying pea-like pink flowers (from which the cultivar derives its name). It thrives in full sun or partial shade and has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Eastern redbud 'Merlot'
Eastern redbud 'Merlot' is a cultivated Eastern redbud tree with distinctive leaves that set it apart from others in the family. The leaves are a dark, almost blackish red color, similar to Merlot wine. It’s also how the tree got its name. While cultivated for its foliage, the tree is also heat and drought tolerant, unlike other Redbud species.
American redbud
The Eastern redbud 'The Rising Sun' is a trademarked hybrid named for its distinctive golden-orange foliage which gradually shades to yellow-green. This unique hybrid comes from Jackson Nursery, Belvidere, Tennessee, where it was discovered in 2004. The changing leaf colors and bright purple flowers offer several seasons of interest.
Texas redbud
Texas redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) is a variant of the eastern redbud tree found between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains of North America. The redbud is the official state tree of Oklahoma. The flowers can be eaten raw or fried, so they're occasionally added to foods as flavoring. The nuts can also be roasted.
All Species of Redbuds
Eastern redbud
Eastern redbud
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small understory tree native to North America. In spring or early summer clusters of purple-pink flowers appear on bare branches and sometimes on the trunk. The characteristic seed pod reveals that Eastern redbud belongs to the legume family, which makes it a cousin to peas, and locust trees.
Judas tree
Judas tree
Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is a small deciduous tree indigenous to Southern Europe and Western Asia. The judas tree is pollinated by bees. This species is protected in Israel. It grows best in deep, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Chinese redbud
Chinese redbud
Chinese redbud is a densely branched small tree or shrub known for its abundant purple-red flowers. These blooms make it a popular ornamental plant well suited to specimen or group plantings in naturalized gardens. It is also grown as a street tree. The flowers attract bees, and the seedpods are eaten by birds.
Western redbud
Western redbud
Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a flowering plant used by the indigenous people of California for weaving baskets. The bark can be used to make a reddish dye. Western redbud is often planted as an ornamental species.
Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy'
Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy'
A variant of Redbud, eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy' possesses distinctive, striking foliage; unlike other cultivars, this plant's leaves are well and truly red, emerging in late summer after several weeks of displaying pea-like pink flowers (from which the cultivar derives its name). It thrives in full sun or partial shade and has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Eastern redbud 'Merlot'
Eastern redbud 'Merlot'
Eastern redbud 'Merlot' is a cultivated Eastern redbud tree with distinctive leaves that set it apart from others in the family. The leaves are a dark, almost blackish red color, similar to Merlot wine. It’s also how the tree got its name. While cultivated for its foliage, the tree is also heat and drought tolerant, unlike other Redbud species.
American redbud
American redbud
The Eastern redbud 'The Rising Sun' is a trademarked hybrid named for its distinctive golden-orange foliage which gradually shades to yellow-green. This unique hybrid comes from Jackson Nursery, Belvidere, Tennessee, where it was discovered in 2004. The changing leaf colors and bright purple flowers offer several seasons of interest.
Texas redbud
Texas redbud
Texas redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) is a variant of the eastern redbud tree found between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains of North America. The redbud is the official state tree of Oklahoma. The flowers can be eaten raw or fried, so they're occasionally added to foods as flavoring. The nuts can also be roasted.
Chinese redbud 'Don Egolf'
Chinese redbud 'Don Egolf'
Chinese redbud 'Don Egolf' is named after a plant breeder from the US National Arboretum and is grown from the Chinese redbud tree. It features a profuse display of mauve-colored flowers over the full extent of the tree. It is shorter than its parent tree, has only a single trunk, and is sterile, meaning it does not grow seed pods.
Chinese redbud 'Avondale'
Chinese redbud 'Avondale'
Chinese redbud 'Avondale' is a popular garden plant with stunning lavender-pink flowers and an attractive, tiered form. Its edible flowers can be used in salads or as a garnish. This ornamental plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and grows well in full sun to part shade.
Eastern redbud 'Hearts of Gold'
Eastern redbud 'Hearts of Gold'
Eastern redbud 'Hearts of Gold' is distinct for its pink-purple flowers and golden leaves. A cultivar of Cercis canadensis, its name refers to those heart-shaped leaves. Gardeners love this plant for its colorful foliage: Complementing its springtime blooms, the leaves emerge orange-red, mature to gold, and fade to chartreuse over the summer.
Eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls'
Eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls'
The description of the Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' is of a beautiful small weeping tree that offers velvety purple- or ruby-colored heart-shaped leaves that turn to green-bronze in the fall. Purple-rose flowers emerge in spring. It was bred by Dr. Dennis Werner of NCSU and named by 5-year-old Porter Neubauer of Tennessee. You can plant this beautiful ornamental tree to use as a focal point in your garden to attract butterflies and bees.
Eastern redbud 'Alley Cat'
Eastern redbud 'Alley Cat'
Though it retains the standard eastern redbud's characteristic pink blossoms, eastern redbud 'Alley Cat' produces strongly variegated leaves rather than its predecessor's solid heart-shaped ones. The trees are tough, surviving adverse environmental conditions and requiring very little care, much like their feline namesake.
Eastern redbud
Eastern redbud
Eastern redbud, a small deciduous tree with beautiful pink to magenta flowers that bloom before foliage emerges in the spring. It attracts a variety of butterflies. It is also used in woodworking, particularly for making decorative veneers.
Cercis glabra
Cercis glabra
Cercis glabra are a small group of trees and shrubs native to temperate regions around the world. The plants of this genus are all characterized by their pinkish-red blooms and rounded or heart-shaped foliage. Though primarily cultivated as ornamentals, the species are also used in woodturning and the production of wood veneer.
Mexican redbud
Mexican redbud
Mexican redbud is recognized for its heart-shaped leaves and vibrant pink to purplish flowers that bloom early in spring before the foliage appears. Native to Mexico's diverse climates, it thrives in a variety of soils, showing resilience and adaptability. This small to medium-sized tree adds ornamental value to gardens, celebrating the changing seasons with significant foliage transformation.
Cercis chingii
Cercis chingii
Cercis chingii are a small group of trees and shrubs native to temperate regions around the world. The plants of this genus are all characterized by their pinkish-red blooms and rounded or heart-shaped foliage. Though primarily cultivated as ornamentals, the species are also used in woodturning and the production of wood veneer.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Redbuds
Cercis
Redbuds are a small group of trees and shrubs native to temperate regions around the world. The plants of this genus are all characterized by their pinkish-red blooms and rounded or heart-shaped foliage. Though primarily cultivated as ornamentals, the species are also used in woodturning and the production of wood veneer.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Redbuds
Feedback
Attributes of Redbuds
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Redbuds
Distribution of Redbuds
Feedback
Distribution Map of Redbuds
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Redbuds
Feedback
Redbuds is a relatively hardy deciduous tree genus requiring water, light, and fertile soil for an optimal growing environment. Preferring full sun to partial shade, Redbuds can survive dry spells but thrive with consistent watering and cool, well-drained soil. Redbuds plants face challenges from pests like aphids and diseases including verticillium wilt. Seasonal care may necessitate increased watering during hot, dry periods and precautions against frost in the winter. Mulching is also advisable in winter to protect roots.
How to Water Redbuds?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Redbuds?
How to Propagate Redbuds?
How to Plant Redbuds?
Exploring the Redbuds Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Eastern redbud
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small understory tree native to North America. In spring or early summer clusters of purple-pink flowers appear on bare branches and sometimes on the trunk. The characteristic seed pod reveals that Eastern redbud belongs to the legume family, which makes it a cousin to peas, and locust trees.
Judas tree
Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is a small deciduous tree indigenous to Southern Europe and Western Asia. The judas tree is pollinated by bees. This species is protected in Israel. It grows best in deep, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Chinese redbud
Chinese redbud is a densely branched small tree or shrub known for its abundant purple-red flowers. These blooms make it a popular ornamental plant well suited to specimen or group plantings in naturalized gardens. It is also grown as a street tree. The flowers attract bees, and the seedpods are eaten by birds.
Western redbud
Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) is a flowering plant used by the indigenous people of California for weaving baskets. The bark can be used to make a reddish dye. Western redbud is often planted as an ornamental species.
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All Species of Redbuds
Eastern redbud
Judas tree
Chinese redbud
Western redbud
Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy'
Eastern redbud 'Merlot'
American redbud
Texas redbud
Chinese redbud 'Don Egolf'
Chinese redbud 'Avondale'
Eastern redbud 'Hearts of Gold'
Eastern redbud 'Ruby Falls'
Eastern redbud 'Alley Cat'
Eastern redbud
Cercis glabra
Mexican redbud
Cercis chingii
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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