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Pink Pom Poms Redbud

Crystal Bridges will close early at 4 PM on Friday, May 3, to prepare for the VIP Premiere of The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel. Lunch will be served in the Great Hall on Friday. The Coffee Bar and select galleries will close at 3 PM.
Pink Pom Poms Redbud

Common Name: Pink Pom Poms Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis x ‘Pink Pom Poms’

Pink Pom Poms Redbud

Plant family: Fabaceae

Location: North Forest Trail

Growing zone: 5-9

Height: 20′

Spread: 15′

Bloom time: March, April

Bloom description: Small, double-petaled, light pink flowers sprout from bare stems in the early spring. Densely clustered flowers create rounded balls that resemble pom poms.

Leaf type: Dark green, heart-shaped leaves fade to a sunny yellow in the fall.

Garden uses: Small decorative tree that provides the first burst of color after winter.