#11: Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis (SUR-siss kan-uh-DEN-siss)
- Belongs to ‘pea’ family
- Has ‘heart shaped’ leaves; Western Redbud has round leaves
- Purple/pink flowers in spring with hanging seed pods in fall
- Deciduous, with good fall color
- Average height 20 to 30 feet and width 20 to 35 feet
- 40 to 50 year life expectancy
Flowers and Pods, Click 'once' to enlarge image
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