Eastern Redbud

(Cercis canadensis 'Northern Strain') 

This once marginally hardy tree is now available for Northern yards thanks to the U of M!  A beautiful under story tree, it produces magenta-pink flowers in spring before leaf-out, a perfect way to welcome Spring.  This showy ornamental has heart-shaped, dark green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in fall. Plant in part shade to shade, you won’t be disappointed!

Height and width at maturity: 20 x 20’

Sun or shade: full sun to partial shade to full shade

Soil conditions: wide range

Moisture tolerance: adaptable

Fall color: yellow

Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate

Ash replacement? No, smaller statured tree.

For more information, visit Bachman's.

Photo credits: Michigan State University