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    Cercis canadensis [Michigan Form]

    Also Known As

    • Redbud Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Cercis canadensis [Michigan Form] plant details

    Cercis canadensis [Michigan Form] is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercis canadensis [Michigan Form]

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT wide, 30 FT tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercis canadensis [Michigan Form]

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Michigan forms from near the northern limits of the species these are far tougher than most of the plants in general cultivation, if you want an indestructible redbud look no further.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Cercis canadensis [Michigan Form] plant

    How to Grow Cercis canadensis [Michigan Form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cercis occidentalis

    aka California Redbud, Western Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cercis occidentalis flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'

    aka Chinese Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-12'

    Width: 7'-9'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf'

    aka Chinese Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf' flower by USDA
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    Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

    aka Forest Pansy Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-15'

    Width: 25'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' by Jonathan Billinger
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    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

    aka Hearts of Gold Golden Redbud, Yellow Leaf Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 15'-18'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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