Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Tree ID: 194
Date of tree entry: February 3, 2026
Eastern Redbud, or Cercis canadensis, is a small tree in the Fabaceae (legume) family native to eastern North America, surviving across a wide range of climate regions. Though they live across a range of climates, they do best in moist soil. They are an important plant for many pollinating bee...
A moderately sized tree = an Eastern Redbud - facing Kline Tower. It is winter, and its branches are bare; snow surrounds it.

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Tree ID: 203
Date of tree entry: February 4, 2026
This Eastern Redbud is between the pathway heading to Marx Library and the sidewalk connected to Kroon Hall. Its pink flowers are spectacular, and it provides food for butterflies and moths in the form of leaves, bees in the form of nectar, and birds, squirrels and humans in the form of seed pods.
picture of an eastern redbud

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Tree ID: 130
Date of tree entry: February 15, 2022
The eastern redbud is a deciduous tree with a central leader and round/oval form. Its leaves are alternate, simple, heart-shaped, and range from 3-5 inches high and wide. The leaves take on an alternate form, and have entire margins. The apices are emarginate. The bases are cordate. This tree...
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