Common Name: Eastern Redbud Latin Name: Cercis canadensis Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit Features: Pink to purple pea-shaped flowers in early spring. Seed pods hang on into winter Comments: Several cultivars available from nurseries. Problems: Short-lived, often due to stem cankers. Firewise: Yes

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