Go Back Redbud MN Strain

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:48 PM
Cercis canadensis 'Redbud'
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Plant Type: Deciduous Trees

This handsome tree bears small pink flowers in spring before leaves appear. Later brown fruit pods form. This strain is grown from seed collected at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It does well in sun and part shade. Selected for hardiness by the University of Minnesota and introduced in 1992. Height: 20-30′. Spread: 20-25′. Shape: Vase-shaped. Exposure: Full Sun. Foliage: Deep green. Fall Foliage: Brilliant yellow. Zone: 4-9.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Flower Color

Pink

Foliage Color

Green

Plant Spread

20-25'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

20-30'

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4-9

Soil Moisture

Average and consistent

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Needs protection from north wind during the winter.

Bloom Time

spring

Critter Resistance

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Exposure

Full sun/Part shade

Growth Rate

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Seasonal Interests

spring flowers