Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Family: Fabaceae
Eastern Redbud grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers average, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Average, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Eastern Redbud as 10-30 days after scarification and stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to established tree size.
Plant Overview
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is listed in the Fabaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial deciduous tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0225
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous tree
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Eastern Redbud is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Average, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days after scarification and stratification and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. Maturity guidance: Several years to established tree size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-30 days after scarification and stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to established tree size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.