Redbud (Cercis canadensis)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Cercis canadensis

Common English name: Redbud

Other names: Judas-tree

French name: Gainier rouge

Habitat

Occur in eastern North America.

Other notes

The redbud genus has just two species indigenous to North America.

Hardiness zone(s)

7a, 7b

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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