Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis · Fabaceae (Legume family)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Eastern Redbud

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous

Shape

Cordate, unlobed

Margin

Entire

Arrangement

Alternate with a slender petiole

Venation

Palmate venation with prominent primary veins radiating from the base

Key Features

Heart-shaped cordate blade with entire margins and distinct palmate venation originating at the petiole junction

Description

Small deciduous tree with a rounded crown, smooth dark bark becoming ridged with age, and showy pink to purple pea-like flowers blooming along branches before leaves emerge

Habitat

Understory of deciduous forests, woodland edges, and well-drained soils in partial shade to full sun

Native Range

Eastern and central North America, widely planted in temperate landscapes

Identified on 10/19/2026