Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis · Fabaceae (Legume family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Cordate, unlobed
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole and swollen pulvinus
Venation
Palmate with prominent, raised primary and secondary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Heart-shaped blade with smooth margins and distinctly palmate venation originating from the base
Description
Small deciduous tree or large shrub with a rounded to vase-shaped crown, dark gray furrowed bark, showy pink-purple pea-like flowers borne on old wood, and flattened brown seed pods
Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests, woodland borders, and along streams in moist, well-drained soils under partial shade to full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, widely cultivated in temperate landscapes
Identified on 10/16/2026