Common Names:
- Eastern Redbud
- Judas Tree
Phonetic Spelling:
SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis
Description:
- Appearance: A small, deciduous tree with a graceful form. Known for its early spring bloom of vibrant, pinkish-purple flowers that grow directly on branches and trunks.
- Leaves: Heart-shaped, dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall.
- Flowers: Tiny, pinkish-purple flowers in clusters.
- Fruits: Flat, brown seeds
Distribution/Location:
Native to eastern North America, common in woodland edges and along streams.
Environmental Benefits:
Provides early-season nectar for pollinators, including native bees and butterflies.
Fun Fact:
The Eastern Redbud was reportedly used by George Washington in his Mount Vernon landscape designs!
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