Appalachian Red Redbud
- OR -
| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Appalachian Red Redbud |
| Botanical Name | Cercis canadensis'Appalachian Red' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Ornamental |
| Mature Height | 20 to 25 ft |
| Mature Width | 20 to 25 ft |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Bloom Color | Pink-red |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | April |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Cordate |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil, Deer Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water deeply if rainfall is less than 1" per week especially for the first 3 years after planting. After roots are established, water deeply in extreme weather situations. |
| Fertilize Notes | According to Missouri Department of Conservation, trees seldom need to be fertilized even when planting. But it may be used to increase growth rates. If the tree is weak or distressed, fertilizer should only be applied sparingly. |
| Prune Notes | Little pruning is needed. If needed, prune in late winter or early spring. Thin or head aggressive young branches that have V-shaped crotches. Space branches along the trunk. Thin out remaining branching to keep them less than 2/3 the diameter of the t |