Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis · Fabaceae (Legume family)

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Eastern Redbud

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous

Shape

Cordate (heart-shaped) with 0 lobes

Margin

Entire

Arrangement

Alternate with a slender petiole and a swollen pulvinus at the base

Venation

Palmate venation with prominent, radiating primary veins

Key Features

Symmetrical cordate leaf shape with smooth margins and distinct palmate venation originating from the petiole junction

Description

Small deciduous tree or large shrub with a rounded crown, dark furrowed bark, and conspicuous pinkish-purple pea-like flowers borne directly on branches before leaf emergence in spring

Habitat

Understory of deciduous forests, woodland borders, and moist soils in full sun to partial shade

Native Range

Eastern and central North America, widely planted in urban landscapes

Identified on 10/16/2026