Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree
Back-to-school special offer!
Get €10 off for every €50 you spend! And get up to €40 off on a single order.
How does it work?
1. Shop your favourites
Add your favourite plants to your basket. For every €50 you spend (excluding delivery charges, store credit and the plastic-free option), you’ll receive a €10 voucher.
€50 spent = €10 voucher
€100 spent = €20 voucher
€150 spent = €30 voucher
€200 spent = €40 voucher
2. Place your order
Once your basket reaches one of the spending thresholds, place your order. You can even choose your delivery date!
3. Receive your voucher
As soon as your order has been shipped, you’ll receive an email containing your personal voucher code and its value.
4. Use it on your next order
Your voucher is valid for 90 days from the date you receive it. It can be used once only, on a new order worth at least the value of the voucher, excluding delivery charges.
Please note: Vouchers can be combined with other offers, but cannot be split or refunded.
Home or relay delivery (depending on size and destination)
Important: You may be charged customs duties by your country’s customs authorities upon delivery.
Schedule delivery date,
and select date in basket
This plant carries a 24 months recovery warranty
More information
We guarantee the quality of our plants for a full growing cycle, and will replace at our expense any plant that fails to recover under normal climatic and planting conditions.
Would this plant suit my garden?
Set up your Plantfit profile →
Description
Cercis canadensis, known as Eastern Redbud or Canadian Redbud, is a deciduous small tree that is very hardy and easy to grow in many gardens. It is ornamental with its pink flowering that is visible on the bare wood from early spring and its richly coloured autumn foliage. In winter, the fallen leaves reveal the twisted branches of this small tree with almost black bark.
Cercis canadensis belongs to the Fabaceae family (formerly known as Papilionaceae or legumes). It is a species highly resistant to frost, native to the eastern and central United States. The growth of this small tree is quite slow, and its average adult size is about 9m in height and 6m in spread, depending on the growing conditions. When regularly pruned, the Eastern Redbud forms a large bush with multiple trunks. It has a spreading habit, slightly taller than wide, with a short trunk and twisted branches. The flowers appear before the leaves, in March or April depending on the climate, directly on the trunk and branches. They resemble pea flowers in a purplish pink colour and are clustered in small visible clusters. This flowering is pollinated by insects. The fruits are flattened and hairy pods containing brown seeds. The leaves of Cercis canadensis are arranged alternately on the branches, have a heart-shaped form, and can measure up to 10cm in length. They emerge in spring with a bronze hue, then turn dark green in summer. In autumn, they display shades ranging from golden yellow to purple red, offering a dazzling spectacle before falling. The branches of old specimens branch out towards the ground. The bark of young trees is smooth and thin, ranging in colour from reddish-brown to grey-brown. It has visible lenticels (small openings for gas exchange) irregularly distributed over the entire surface of the bark. With age, the bark thickens and slightly cracks, forming shallow ridges and furrows. The colour of this bark changes from reddish-brown to dark grey-brown. The lenticels remain present but become less visible as the bark thickens.
This Eastern Redbud or Canadian Judas Tree tolerates a wide range of climates and adapts to deep and not-too-dry soils in summer. This ornamental small tree can be planted individually, in a large hedge, or in a grove. In neutral or alkaline, well-draining soil, you can associate it, for example, with a Field Maple, a Winged Euonymus, and a 'Raywood' Ash to create a vibrant grove from September to November.
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud in pictures
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Cercis
canadensis
Fabaceae
Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree
North America
Planting and care
Cercis canadensis enjoys the sun and tolerates partial shade in very hot and sunny regions. It is not very demanding on the soil type, as long as it is quite rich and retains some moisture in the summer. This species is less drought-tolerant than its Mediterranean cousin Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree). In poor soil, enrich the planting soil with good compost or potting soil. Water it regularly during the first seasons in any drought, as it dislikes dryness. It can tolerate any type of soil, but prefers neutral or slightly acidic soils. It is perfectly hardy, but young shoots may suffer from severe frost in early spring. Protection with winter fleece may be useful in the first few years in case of a severe cold spell in March. Prune if necessary after flowering.
Planting period
Intended location
Care
Planting & care advice
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
This item has not been reviewed yet - be the first to leave a review about it.
Recently viewed products
Haven't found what you were looking for?
Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
Shipping country and language
Your country of residence may be:
Your country of residence is:
For a better user experience on our website, you can select:
Your shipping country:
-
Austria
-
Belgium
-
Bosnia & Herzegovina
-
Bulgaria
-
Croatia
-
Cyprus
-
Czechia
-
Denmark
-
Estonia
-
Finland
-
France
-
Germany
-
Greece
-
Hungary
-
Iceland
-
Ireland
-
Italy
-
Latvia
-
Liechtenstein
-
Lithuania
-
Luxembourg
-
Malta
-
Netherlands
-
Poland
-
Portugal
-
Romania
-
Serbia
-
Slovakia
-
Slovenia
-
Spain
-
Sweden
-
Switzerland
Language:
-
French
-
English
-
Spanish
-
Italian
-
German
-
Portuguese
-
Dutch
-
Finnish
My Account
Hello
My wish lists
My cart
Log in / Register
Existing customer?
This form is protected by reCAPTCHA - the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
New customer?
Create an account to track your orders, access our customer service and, if you wish, make the most of our upcoming offers.