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Northern Herald® Redbud Tree

Cercis canadensis 'Pink Trim'

  • Pink Flowers Cover Bare Branches in Early Spring
  • Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 3-8
  • Grows 15-20 ft Tall and Wide
  • Thick, Leathery Leaves Turn Yellow in Fall
  • Far Fewer Seed Pods Than Typical Redbuds
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Rated for zones 3 to 8. Great in a pot brought indoors for winter, or as an annual.

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Plant Characteristics Cold hardy, Native, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Birds, Fall Color/Interest, Deer-resistant, Clay Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Thornless, Non-invasive
Hardiness Zone 3b8b
Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade
Height 15-20 ft
Width 15-20 ft
Watering Needs Moderate
Preferred Soil Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Growth Rate Moderate
Blooms In Spring, Fall
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Native Yes
Native To Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Suitable Space Outdoors
Botanical Name Cercis canadensis 'Pink Trim'
Species canadensis
Cultivar Pink Trim
Class Magnoliopsida, Fabidae
Does Not Ship To AK, HI, ID, MT, PR, UT, VI

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Northern Herald Redbud survive a zone 3 winter?
  • Northern Herald Redbud is rated hardy to zone 3b, colder than most redbuds can handle. Young trees may lose the tips of new growth after a very harsh winter. That is normal, and the tree outgrows it as it matures and its growth hardens. Plant it in zone 3b or warmer for reliable results.

How do you protect a young Northern Herald Redbud in its first winters?
  • Give Northern Herald Redbud a sheltered spot out of the strongest wind, where snow can collect around the base. Add an extra layer of mulch for the first three or four winters. Skip fertilizer in summer and fall and avoid overwatering, since soft late growth is what winter damages first.

Does Northern Herald Redbud drop a lot of seed pods?
  • Northern Herald Redbud sets far fewer seed pods than a typical eastern redbud. The species can hang with flat brown pods from summer into winter, but this selection puts its energy into flowers instead, so you get a tidier tree and less cleanup on the lawn, patio, or driveway below it.

Can you move a Northern Herald Redbud after it is planted?
  • Plan on planting Northern Herald Redbud once and leaving it in place. Redbuds do not transplant well once their roots are established, so choose the final spot before you dig, with room for its mature spread. Starting with a young container tree, like the one we ship, gives it the best start.

When should you prune Northern Herald Redbud?
  • Prune Northern Herald Redbud right after it finishes flowering in spring. It sets next year's flower buds on older wood, so pruning in fall or winter cuts off the coming spring's flowers. Most years it only needs dead or damaged branches removed, and it keeps a tidy shape on its own.
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