Eastern Redbud Tree Cercis canadensis 2-3 Feet Tall Potted Ornamental Pink Spring Bloom

Eastern Redbud Tree Overview

The Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis) is a deciduous ornamental tree prized for its vibrant rosy-pink flowers that bloom directly on its branches in early spring before the leaves appear. This unique flowering habit creates a striking display, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes seeking early seasonal color.

Key Features

• Height: 2–3 feet tall at delivery, ready to plant
• Botanical variety: Cercis canadensis
• Heart-shaped green leaves that turn warm yellow in fall
• Moderate growth rate, reaching mature heights of 20–30 feet
• Cold hardy in USDA zones 4–9
• Suitable for small landscapes, garden borders, or as a focal point
• Container friendly when young, best planted in ground for long-term growth

Growing Information

The Eastern Redbud thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to various soil types. Moderate watering is recommended, keeping the soil evenly moist during establishment. For optimal flowering, plant in a sunny location protected from strong winds. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain the tree's shape and promotes healthy growth.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.