How much sun does Eastern Redbud need?

Eastern Redbud grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Eastern Redbud bloom?

Eastern Redbud blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Eastern Redbud native?

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. canadensis) is native to DE, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Eastern Redbud toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Eastern Redbud as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Eastern Redbud attract?

Eastern Redbud draws butterflies, bees, moths, hummingbirds, and nectar insects.

Is Eastern Redbud HOA-friendly?

Eastern Redbud takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Eastern Redbud

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Cercis canadensis var. canadensis

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Eastern Redbud as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

180"–300" H × 180"–240" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

DE, TX

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, moths, hummingbirds, nectar insects

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains South Central Plains

Eastern Redbud is a beautiful native tree that produces clusters of pink to purple flowers along its branches in early spring before the leaves emerge. It develops into a graceful, vase-shaped canopy with heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall, making it an excellent specimen or accent tree for residential landscapes.

In an HOA neighborhood

Eastern Redbud takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Tree size exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Best suited for backyard or with special approval

Wildlife value

This tree is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds to its abundant spring blooms. The flowers provide crucial early-season nectar when few other plants are blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Eastern Redbud need?: Eastern Redbud grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Eastern Redbud bloom?: Eastern Redbud blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Eastern Redbud native?: Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. canadensis) is native to DE, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Eastern Redbud toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Eastern Redbud as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Eastern Redbud attract?: Eastern Redbud draws butterflies, bees, moths, hummingbirds, and nectar insects.
Is Eastern Redbud HOA-friendly?: Eastern Redbud takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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