Eastern Redbud Tree Cercis Canadensis Seeds
Cercis Canadensis 'Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis, or the Eastern Redbud, is a small to medium deciduous tree that hails from North America. It's loved for its beautiful pink to purple flowers that look like peas, blooming right on the branches and trunk in early spring, before the leaves show up. After the flowers, heart-shaped leaves come out and turn yellow in the fall, which adds to its seasonal charm.
Typically, the Eastern Redbud reaches heights and widths of 20-30 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It's adaptable to various soil types and is drought-resistant once it's settled in. This tree is cherished for its ornamental appeal, its ability to attract wildlife like bees, butterflies, and birds, and its versatility, making it a favorite for gardens, landscapes, and urban settings.
To get these seeds to germinate, soak them in hot water for 24 hours. After that, provide a cold/moist stratification period of 1-2 months (or you can winter sow the seeds). Plant the seeds about 5mm deep.
USDA Zones: 4-9
Germination Needs: Requires 90 days of cold stratification and can benefit from scarification if started indoors. If you plant it outdoors in late fall, scarification isn't necessary. Soaking the seeds in hot water or boiling them and letting them sit for 24 hours before starting cold stratification can help, but only if you're starting indoors.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Plant Spacing: 30 feet
Height: Over 20 feet
Bloom time: April, May, June
Bloom Color: Purple / Magenta
Advantages:
Pollinator Favorite: Attracts butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, and beetles.
Bird Favorite: Provides seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting spots, and perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Cercis Canadensis 'Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis, or the Eastern Redbud, is a small to medium deciduous tree that hails from North America. It's loved for its beautiful pink to purple flowers that look like peas, blooming right on the branches and trunk in early spring, before the leaves show up. After the flowers, heart-shaped leaves come out and turn yellow in the fall, which adds to its seasonal charm.
Typically, the Eastern Redbud reaches heights and widths of 20-30 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It's adaptable to various soil types and is drought-resistant once it's settled in. This tree is cherished for its ornamental appeal, its ability to attract wildlife like bees, butterflies, and birds, and its versatility, making it a favorite for gardens, landscapes, and urban settings.
To get these seeds to germinate, soak them in hot water for 24 hours. After that, provide a cold/moist stratification period of 1-2 months (or you can winter sow the seeds). Plant the seeds about 5mm deep.
USDA Zones: 4-9
Germination Needs: Requires 90 days of cold stratification and can benefit from scarification if started indoors. If you plant it outdoors in late fall, scarification isn't necessary. Soaking the seeds in hot water or boiling them and letting them sit for 24 hours before starting cold stratification can help, but only if you're starting indoors.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Plant Spacing: 30 feet
Height: Over 20 feet
Bloom time: April, May, June
Bloom Color: Purple / Magenta
Advantages:
Pollinator Favorite: Attracts butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, and beetles.
Bird Favorite: Provides seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting spots, and perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
