Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Photographer: Unknown

Description: Clusters of tiny pink blossoms erupt directly from the branches before leaves emerge, providing an early nectar source for honeybees and native bees. The heart-shaped leaves provide beautiful texture and turn yellow in the fall.

Height: 20 to 30 ft

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Fast

Spreading Method: Seeds

Bloom Time: Early Spring

Bloom Color: Pink to Purple