Cercis canadensis 'Silver Cloud'

Eastern Redbud, Redbud

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Pink, variegated
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive