Common Name: Appalachian Red Eastern Redbud
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Appalachian Red’
Bloom Time: March, April
Fuchsia-red flowers bloom in clusters along the branches before the leaves emerge. This is the most asked-about redbud we have, due in part to the vibrant blooms in spring. This is a variety of Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) that was discovered growing along a roadside in the Appalachian Mountains in Maryland.
Planted on Walker Landing, the East Terrace and the Art Trail.
A small tree, Appalachian Red Redbud should be planted as a specimen or in groupings for an impressive showing in spring. They like sunny conditions with moist to average soils. No native garden should go without a redbud.
Used as an early source of nectar for pollinators.
Characteristic heart-shaped leaves appear after blooms.