Eastern redbud

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The Eastern redbud is a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America, celebrated for its early spring display of bright pink blossoms along bare branches.

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
American redbud 1
Cercis canadensis 1

Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf angiosperm
deciduous plant
tree
woody plant
attracts bees
butterflies
barkColor dark gray
binomialName Eastern redbud self-linksurface differs
surface form: Cercis canadensis
commonName Eastern redbud self-linksurface differs
surface form: American redbud

Eastern redbud
family Fabaceae
flowerColor magenta
pink
floweringAge 3–5 years
floweringBeforeLeafOut true
floweringSeason early spring
fruitType legume
pod
genus Cercis
growthForm large shrub
small tree
hardinessZone USDA zone 4
USDA zone 5
USDA zone 6
USDA zone 7
USDA zone 8
USDA zone 9
introducedTo Europe
kingdom Plantae
landscapeUse ornamental tree
specimen tree
leafArrangement alternate
leafPersistence deciduous
leafShape heart-shaped
leafType simple leaf
nativeTo Canada
Mexico
United States of America
surface form: United States

eastern North America
order Fabales
pollination insect-pollinated
shadeTolerance partial shade
soilPHPreference neutral to alkaline
soilPreference well-drained soil
sunRequirement full sun
symbolism state tree of Oklahoma
taxonRank species
typicalCrownSpread 25–35 feet
typicalHeight 20–30 feet
6–9 meters

Referenced by (4)

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Eastern redbud binomialName Eastern redbud self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Cercis canadensis
Eastern redbud commonName Eastern redbud self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: American redbud
U.S. state of Oklahoma stateTree Eastern redbud
subject surface form: Oklahoma
Oklahoma stateTree Eastern redbud