Zone Compatibility

Height 20' - 30'
Spread 25' - 35'
Tree Form Modified Leader
USDA Zone 4 - 9
Blooms March - May
Drops Fruit or Nuts N/A
Soil Moist, well drained. Can tolerate clay
Soil pH 4.5 - 7.5
Light requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade

Eastern Redbud Tree

Cercis canadensis

Price range: $29.95 through $89.95

Your order will ship UPS Ground directly to you. Trees ship within 7-14 days unless specified or special requested. Pre order trees and bare root trees ship starting February according to your USDA Zone.

Zone Compatibility

Height 20' - 30'
Spread 25' - 35'
Tree Form Modified Leader
USDA Zone 4 - 9
Blooms March - May
Drops Fruit or Nuts N/A
Soil Moist, well drained. Can tolerate clay
Soil pH 4.5 - 7.5
Light requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade

We accept orders year-round.

Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is one of the most beloved native flowering trees in the eastern United States, celebrated for its vibrant magenta-pink blossoms that appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. These striking blooms blanket the branches, providing one of the earliest and most important nectar sources for bees, butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects. As the season progresses, heart-shaped dark green leaves fill in, later turning a bright yellow in fall, offering multi-season ornamental appeal.

Exceptionally adaptable, Eastern Redbud thrives in a wide range of soil types and light conditions, tolerating acidic or alkaline soils, moist sites, and heavy clay with ease. Its small, graceful stature makes it an ideal understory tree for woodlines, food plots, native landscapes, and residential plantings where space is limited but impact matters. Because it flowers so early, Redbud plays a critical role in supporting pollination cycles, helping ensure stronger fruit and nut production across your entire property when paired with later-blooming pollinator plants.

For land managers, gardeners, and habitat planners seeking a versatile, pollinator-boosting native tree with unmatched spring color and ecological value, the Eastern Redbud is an essential addition to any thoughtfully designed landscape.

Height 20' - 30'
Spread 25' - 35'
Tree Form Modified Leader
USDA Zone 4 - 9
Blooms March - May
Drops Fruit or Nuts N/A
Soil Moist, well drained. Can tolerate clay
Soil pH 4.5 - 7.5
Light requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade

Spacing 12' - 15'
Pruning Light annual pruning to prevent weak forks and crowded limbs. Best after flowering or when dormant.
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center.

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

 

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

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