Common Name: Appalachian Red Eastern Redbud
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Appalachian Red’
Plant family: Fabaceae
Location: Art Trail, East Terrace Switchback
Growing zone: 4-9
Height: 20-30 ft.
Spread: 25-35 ft.
Bloom time: March, April, May
Bloom description: Hot pink with red sepals
Leaf type: Leaves are large, ovate and heart-shaped, growing 3-5 in. long and 4-5 in. wide. Changing from a dark green to a nice bright yellow in the fall.
Garden uses: Flowers emerge March through May and are one of the earliest flowering trees. Leaves change from a dark green to a nice bright yellow in the fall.
Wildlife benefits: An early source of nectar for native bees and early butterflies.