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American Eastern Redbud Tree
Cercis canadensis
American Redbud or Eastern Redbud and sometimes referred to as the Judas tree as it dates back to biblical times.
Very handsome, small tree with gracefully ascending branches, reaches 20 to 30 feet. Perfect reddish purple flowers open to a rosy-pink, March-April. Emerging heart-shaped reddish purple leaves turn green, then yellow-green in fall. Origin: New Jersey to Florida, west to Missouri and Texas and northern Mexico. Zones 4-10
Great as a single specimen, in a group, in a shrub border, and
especially nice in woodland and
naturalized type landscapes.
Gallon size trees are 2 yr. old . Fast growing up until about 12', then growth slows somewhat. Excellent for use under canopy of large trees and should have afternoon shade in southern zones.
Summer planting not recommended. Plant in summer at your own risk
Summer shipment not recommended. Plant in summer at your own risk
Shipped semi-bare root. Grown in gallon pots.
American Redbud Tree (18-24") Item Number: 78901
Price: $9.95 ea. 2-9 @ $8.95 10 and up @ 7.95American Redbud Tree 2 Gallon (36-48") Item Number: 76118
American Redbud Tree 5 Gallon (48" min). Item Number: 02096
NOTE: Ships oversize UPS at the 30 lb rate. If ordering more than one, contact us for shipping adjustment. Usually, 2-3 additional trees can be shipped at no extra shipping cost.LIMITED number of ten gallon, multi branched trees available @59.95 each. Available for pick-up. If interested in having these shipped, shipment MUST take place in March thru June. Please contact us for a shipping quote.
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Tree pictured above is 5 yrs. old
and 12' tall
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