Thesesmall flowering treesare hardy, and many varieties thrive even in poor soil and require little maintenance.
Here are 20 redbud tree varieties to brighten your yard.
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Native to the eastern US, the Eastern redbud is drought-resistant and does well in low-nutrient soils.
Deer-resistant, the forest pansy redbud isn’t especially drought-resistant, preferring more water than an Eastern redbud.
This redbud tree variety stays fairly short and slim, making it a goodlandscaping idea for small front yards.
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The Texas redbud tree can reach heights of up to 40 feet in its mature state.
This tree doesn’t start symmetrical, so it needs regular pruning in the early years.
Its rich purple seed pods remain on the tree well into the winter months.
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White Eastern redbuds are initially asymmetrical but form a smooth crown as they mature.
It does well in drought conditions and even prefers an arid climate.
Its flowers exhibit a rich, purple color, like the namesake wine.
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This tree attracts bees and birds.
The thick blossoms arrive early in the spring.
While Chinese redbud trees do well in full sun, they need periods of partial shade to thrive.
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Considered good forpollinators, it attracts bees and songbirds.
This redbud variety lives about 75 years.
As aweeping tree, their pink-purple flowers reach low to the ground.
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Eastern Redbud Columbus Strain
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This weeping-style redbud tree grows high and wide.
Its pea-shaped blossoms start pink in early spring and then turn dark green.
The Columbus strain redbud was developed from trees found in Columbus, Wisconsin.
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The long blossoms of this redbud variety can be four inches long or more.
The tree begins in spring with purple leaves that turn to red as spring progresses.
Alley Cat Redbud Tree
The alley cat redbud tree displays pink mottled with white.
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This redbud variety is sturdy and holds up well to heat.
It’s also good in a wide range of USDA Hardiness Zones (4 to 8).
The forest pansy redbud tree is also popular.
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Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis.
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Plant of the Week: Cercis canadensis, Rising Sun Redbud.
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