Red Bud
Additional Info
- Scientific Name: Cercis canadensis
- Description: Red Bud is a small deciduous tree that displays an abundance of purple blossoms in the spring. It has large heart shaped leaves during the summer, and long seedpods in the fall. Thousands of small rosy-pink flowers appear in the spring before leaves appear. Does well in many soil types, except permanently wet soils. The seed pods attract wildlife. It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun and even full shade. You can buy Red Bud trees at Fannin Tree Farm in Frisco, TX.
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- Interesting Notes: Attracts butterflies, heart-shaped foliage.
- Height: 20' - 30'
- Spread: 20'
- Fall Foliage Color: Yellow
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