Stunning form of Eastern Redbud. Bears clusters of near-red buds that open a brilliant, fuchsia pink and clothe the bare branches in spring. Heart-shaped leaves soon follow, maturing to blue green in summer and turning yellow in fall. An easy-care addition to the landscape, lawns, shrub borders, woodland margins, or along patios. Attractive in naturalized settings. Botanical Name- Cercis canadensis ‘Appalachian Red’ Pronunciation- SER-sis kah-nah-DEN-sis Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 25 ft Mature Height- 25 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained, fertile soil Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- Red Bloom Time- Early spring Companion Plants- Dwarf Purple European Beech – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumblebees), early butterflies, hummingbirds (nectar from young blooms) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune deadwood after flowering; water deeply during drought and fertilize in early spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove deadwood and improve structure. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay to improve drainage around roots. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Canker diseases, leaf spot
