Eastern Redbud 'Merlot'
Noted for its dark foliage and excellent tolerance to drought and heat, Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’ (Eastern Redbud) is a compact, deciduous tree with an upright, dense, vase-shaped habit. Masses of pea-like, bright pink flowers held in clusters cover the bare branches in the spring, before the foliage emerges, creating a most dramatic display. The cheerful blossoms are on display for 2-3 weeks. The foliage of small, heart-shaped, shiny, wine-red leaves does not show leaf stress in the heat of summer. A cross between Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ and Cercis canadensis var. texensis (Texas Redbud), this dwarf Eastern Redbud adds elegance to any space, including small gardens.
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), along with Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis), Chinese Redbud (Cercis chinensis), and Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum), belongs to the legume family Fabaceae, sharing its lineage with plants such as peas, beans, lupines, and orchid trees.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cercis |
| Common names | Redbud, Eastern Redbud |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 9' - 12' (270cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cercis |
| Common names | Redbud, Eastern Redbud |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 9' - 12' (270cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’ (Eastern Redbud) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’ (Eastern Redbud) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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