The redbud tree diagram ( Cercis canadensis ) is a small , deciduous tree or bush aboriginal to easterly North America , from southern Ontario , Canada in the south to northern Florida , United States , though it ’s most commonly associated with the easterly U.S. Species thrive as far Dame Rebecca West as California and as far north as southern Ontario . It is the state tree of Oklahoma .
Redbud trees are known for their stunning display of pinkish or magenta flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaf appear . The flowers uprise directly on the branches and even the trunk , a phenomenon experience as cauliflory . After flowering , the tree produces meat - shaped leaves which are initially a reddish - purple , turn green as they maturate , and then yellow in the fall .
Redbuds grow to a meridian of 20 to 30 human foot with a scatter of 25 to 35 fundament . They have a relatively brusque trunk and a rounded , spreading crest . They are popular ornamental tree in gardens and landscape due to their early spring vividness . Redbuds prefer full sun to light shade and well - drain soil . They ’re quite adaptable to various soil types , including alkaline or acidic soils .
There are several cultivar of the redbud tree which might proffer variations in flower colouring material ( from white to cryptic pink ) , leaf color or growth habit .
Redbud Trees
Eastern Redbud ( Cercis canadensis )
Western Redbud ( Cercis occidentalis )
Texas Redbud ( Cercis canadensis var . texensis )
Mexican Redbud ( Cercis canadensis var . mexicana )
Evergreen Redbud (Cercis siliquastrum)
Chinese Redbud ( Cercis chinensis )
Japanese Redbud (Cercis japonica)
Forest Pansy ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Forest Pansy ’ )
Oklahoma Redbud ( Cercis reniformis ‘ Oklahoma ’ )
Korean Redbud (Cercis racemosa)
Judas Tree ( Cercis siliquastrum )
Rising Sun Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ JN2 ’ )
Alba ( White Eastern Redbud ) ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Alba ’ )
Covey Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Covey ’ )
Ruby Falls Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Ruby Falls ’ )
Black Maria of Gold Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Hearts of Gold ’ )
Silver Cloud Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Silver Cloud ’ )
Merlot Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Merlot ’ )
Floating Clouds Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Floating Clouds ’ )
Ace of Hearts Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Ace of Hearts ’ )
Pink Pom Poms Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Pink Pom Poms ’ )
Whitewater Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘ Whitewater ’ )
