Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Location and Notable Facts

  • Other names
    •  Judas Tree
  • Scientific Family
    •  Leguminosae (Pea Family)
  • Discovery
    •  Not available
  • Size (Width/Height/Growth/DBH)
    • Not a long life.
    • Small tree 25 to 50 feet usually around 20 feet
  • Colors
    •  Usually has red blooms, this variety has white blooms.
  • Bloom/Seed/Fruit
    • The Cercis canadensis "Alba" is an Eastern Redbud with white blooms.

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Photo credit to Oregon State University

  • Leaf Arrangement 
    •  Heart shaped leaf with smooth margins and has alternate simple leaf arrangement

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Photo credit to Oklahoma Forestry Services

  • Bark Arrangement 
    •  Reddish-brown somewhat scaly

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Photo credit to Landmark College

  • Invasive/Non-invasive
    •  Non-invasive
  • Native/Non-native
    •  Native
  • Pests/Disease
    •  Stem canker and Verticillium wilt
  • Comparisons to similar trees
    •  Not available
  • Usefulness
    •  Ornamental
  • Local Location / History:  
  • Located in the 600 block of Park Avenue
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