Eastern Redbud, cercis canadensis
Product Description
Approximately 6200 Seeds available as of Feb. 26, 2010.
Seed Specifications: Purity - 100%; Projected Germination Rate - 98%; Where Harvested (location/year) - Missouri (2007)
The Eastern Redbud is a desirable small tree that is grown for its showy, pinkish purple flowers that emerge and cover the tree in spring before the leaves appears. The large heart shaped, dark green foliage is also quite attractive throughout the growing season. Fall color is a clear yellow. Fruit is a 2-3" long flat pod which turns brown in the fall and persists into the winter. Redbud can be grown as a single or multi-stemmed small tree with a round to wide spreading crown. With age, Redbud develops an informal, picturesque habit of growth. The trunk of older specimens often becomes fissured and reddish brown in color. The Eastern Redbud can reach 20-30 feet in height and has a width up to 12-15 feet. It's cold hardy to zone 4.
Recommended Planting Instructions:
Scarification: Soak seeds in hot tap water for 24 hours. On seeds that don't imbibe, repeat process Stratification: Cold stratify for 60 days. Germination: Sow seeds 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch seedbed, remove mulch upon germination. Can be sown outdoors in fall for spring germination. Other: If boiling water treatment doesn't allow seed to imbibe. Sulfuric acid treatment is required.
Seed Specifications: Purity - 100%; Projected Germination Rate - 98%; Where Harvested (location/year) - Missouri (2007)
The Eastern Redbud is a desirable small tree that is grown for its showy, pinkish purple flowers that emerge and cover the tree in spring before the leaves appears. The large heart shaped, dark green foliage is also quite attractive throughout the growing season. Fall color is a clear yellow. Fruit is a 2-3" long flat pod which turns brown in the fall and persists into the winter. Redbud can be grown as a single or multi-stemmed small tree with a round to wide spreading crown. With age, Redbud develops an informal, picturesque habit of growth. The trunk of older specimens often becomes fissured and reddish brown in color. The Eastern Redbud can reach 20-30 feet in height and has a width up to 12-15 feet. It's cold hardy to zone 4.
Recommended Planting Instructions:
Scarification: Soak seeds in hot tap water for 24 hours. On seeds that don't imbibe, repeat process Stratification: Cold stratify for 60 days. Germination: Sow seeds 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch seedbed, remove mulch upon germination. Can be sown outdoors in fall for spring germination. Other: If boiling water treatment doesn't allow seed to imbibe. Sulfuric acid treatment is required.
