Eastern Redbud

Care guide

Small ornamental/understory tree (*Cercis canadensis*). Rosy-pink, pea-like flowers clothe the bare branches in early spring, before the heart-shaped leaves emerge.

Full sun to part shade; tolerates a range of soils if well-drained. In Draper's high-UV, intense sun, light afternoon shade reduces leaf scorch on young trees.

Prune immediately after flowering (blooms on old wood). Remove dead, crossing, or rubbing branches and establish good structure while young; avoid heavy cuts.

The NW3 specimen is established 15+ years and casts the east-end part-shade that the Mock Orange beneath it inherits.

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