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Genus: Cercis Species: canadensis Common Name: Redbud Family: Fabaceae Order: Fabales Native: Eastern United States Habit: Tree Height: 20 to 40 feet Width: 25 to 35 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Rosy-pink Propagation: Seed, layering or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Note: This plant has beautiful flowers that appear on the branches and trunk before the leaves unfold. Leaves are heart-shaped, and turn yellow during the Fall season. Redbud is suitable for borders, as a specimen, or for mass planting. Monitor for caterpillars, tree hoppers, leafhoppers, scale, leaf spots, Verticillium wilt, and canker. Pruning dead branches, fertilizing, and regular watering are recommended. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, sandy-loam soil.